Compular has been highlighted in Part I and Part II of “A ‘Who’s Who’ Guide to Battery Modeling Software in 2026” published by Intercalation Station. The two-part series accompanies insights from the 2025 Annual Battery Report released by the Volta Foundation, a 767-page industry-wide report compiled by more than 120 battery professionals.
Part I of the guide introduces the concept of the battery software pyramid, which organizes tools by levels of abstraction, from low-level numerical solvers to full Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms. It also outlines common use cases across the battery value chain, including material design, cell optimization, pack integration, and reliability modeling. This framework helps readers understand how different tools, including Compular, fit into the broader ecosystem and which platforms are best suited for specific simulation tasks.
In Part II, the authors outline observations on leading battery simulation platforms, spanning everything from MATLAB-based system tools to high-performance computing frameworks, open-source ecosystems, finite-element multiphysics solvers, and emerging SaaS platforms. The article emphasizes that the battery industry now faces a “tyranny of choice”, with tools varying across programming depth, computational speed, multiphysics capability, and deployment models.
A key theme in Part II is the rise of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) battery modeling platforms. The authors highlight how cloud-based solutions lower the barrier to entry by abstracting computational infrastructure, simplifying user interfaces, and enabling integrated parameter fitting from experimental data. At the same time, they note the tradeoffs around transparency, source-code access, and deployment flexibility.
Compular’s inclusion in this broader software landscape underscores its position within this evolving SaaS-driven shift. As the industry increasingly demands faster iteration cycles, scalable simulations, and seamless integration into product development workflows, platforms that combine physics-based rigor with accessible deployment are gaining relevance.
The article concludes with two central takeaways. Battery simulation software is foundational to the future of the industry, and engineers must choose tools based on specific use cases rather than searching for a one-size-fits-all solution. Compular’s presence in both the Intercalation Station guide and the Volta Foundation’s 2025 Battery Report reflects recognition of its role in helping teams navigate that expanding ecosystem.
As battery innovation continues to move from purely physical prototyping toward digital validation and predictive engineering, being featured in these industry-defining publications signals that Compular is part of the conversation shaping battery modeling in 2026 and beyond.
