Our Process

Optimizing Arcturus for Your Site

Rigorously engineered and tailored to maximize economics at your site. Two options for deployment: Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) or traditional CapEx.

Project Design

Five Levers to Optimize Project Economics

Steam cost isn’t set by the technology alone. Heat source, delivery pressure, scale, power price, and incentives all move the number, often making the difference between a marginal project and a compelling one.

Maximize Heat Source Temp

Hotter sources mean higher efficiency

Deliver Steam Directly to Users

Lower pressure requires less energy

Scale Up System Capacity

Economies of scale reduce system costs

Drive Down Electricity Costs

Grid flexibility unlocks lower-cost electricity

Secure Grants and Incentives

Skyven applies for and manages project funding

From First Numbers to Steam on Site

Our stage-gate process manages risk and progressively builds confidence in the business case and the engineering. Details deepen as the project moves forward.

Step 1:

Galileo Assessment

Our Galileo assessment generates rapid, preliminary performance numbers and project economics — in minutes, not months.

Step 2:

Technoeconomic Solution (FEL-1)

Refinement of assumptions, preliminary siting of the system, and creation of a full financial model for the project.

Step 3:

Engineering Feasibility Study (FEL-2)

Validation of performance and economics using time-series data from the facility, site visit(s), metering; scenario planning and sensitivity analyses; delivery of FEL-2 engineering package.

Step 4:

Front-End Engineering Design (FEL-3/4)

Delivery of front-end engineering design package, enabling firm-fixed construction bids and design approval prior to equipment ordering.

Step 5:

Project Execution

Installation and commissioning of the Arcturus system on-site, with no downtime or disruption to operations.

Step 6:

Ongoing Operations

Operations and maintenance managed by Skyven for Energy-as-a-Service projects; optional for CapEx projects.

Commercial Structure

Two Ways to Deploy Arcturus

Under Energy-as-a-Service, Skyven invests the capital and carries more risk. Under CapEx, you own the asset outright. The engineering rigor, equipment quality, and performance standards are identical under either structure.

Energy-as-a-Service

No CapEx, zero payback period, and savings from Day 1.

Shared
Savings

Skyven invests 100% of project cost, is paid back through shared savings.

Aligned Incentives

Skyven makes money if the project performs and loses money if not.

Risk-Managed Engineering

Stage-gated engineering process, with offramp if project is unviable.

End-to-End Execution

One accountable partner. Fewer handoffs. Better project outcomes.

Traditional CapEx

Skyven can install, operate, and maintain, if desired.

Built for Performance and Reliability

Every Arcturus system meets the same performance standards Skyven requires when it owns and operates the system itself.

Our Process in Action

Skyven has deployed six industrial heat projects with California Dairies, Inc., California’s largest dairy manufacturer, under its Energy-as-a-Service model.

Start With Galileo

Every Arcturus project starts with a Galileo assessment. Share a few details about your facility, and we’ll be in touch to get started.

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