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Getting Started with Catalyst

Welcome to the Using Catalyst section.

Here you will find your practical guide to navigating and operating the Catalyst platform - a walk you through each step of the simulation journey, from project creation to interpreting results.

Below, you'll find an overview of the core pages that support your workflow in Catalyst.

1. Quick Start Guide​

Find your way around and learn how to:

  1. Log into your Catalyst account.
  2. Use the Project List.
  3. Navigate the top menu bar.

👉 Go to Quick Start Guide

2. Create your first project​

Discover the essential steps to launch your first project and build a business case in Catalyst.

You will know how to:

  1. Create a new project in Catalyst.
  2. Set up a simulation using templates or custom inputs.
  3. Configure grid and asset parameters.
  4. Define market participation and storage behaviour.

This foundation enables you to explore financial and operational performance in the Catalyst report environment.

👉 Go to Create your first project

3. Format Your Data​

Catalyst requires structured time series data to simulate accurately. This section helps you avoid common pitfalls by teaching you:

  1. How to prepare Excel files for upload.
  2. Required column structures, naming conventions, and time steps.
  3. How Catalyst combines scenarios are generated.

👉 Go to Format your Data

4. Understand Your Results​

Learn how to explore, analyse, and extract the insights that matter the most from your simulation results:

  1. Navigate the Catalyst report interface.
  2. Analyse business case simulations.
  3. Evaluate financial performance.
  4. Understand technical feasibility.
  5. Make informed decisions based on transparent and flexible data.

Catalyst empowers you to assess energy investments with confidence and clarity.

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Need help?​

  • Explore additional documentation:
  • Contact Catalyst's customer success team.