The electricity system in evolution: overview of the energy paradigm shift
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 25, 2025. The electricity system is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. This change is reflected at all levels: in generation, marked by decarbonisation and the energy transition, in demand, driven by electrification and self‑consumption, and in the electricity grids, with the massive integration of renewable energy. This publication is the first in […]
Is today’s electricity system the same as 20 years ago?
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 25, 2025. Spain’s electricity system has changed dramatically over the past two decades with the rise of renewables and self‑consumption. However, the grid has not always kept pace. In a context of distributed generation and bidirectional flows, modernising the grid, digitalising infrastructure and strengthening planning are urgent to ensure stability and […]
Price forecasting, a strategic tool for retailers in the energy transition
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 13, 2025. In the midst of the energy transition, retailers are facing new challenges: increasing penetration of renewable energy, electrification of demand and a more volatile market. Short-, mid- and long‑term price forecasts have become a key tool for optimising operations, structuring long‑term contracts such as PPA and designing competitive offers […]
Energy storage aids, a boost for the development of renewable energy
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 11, 2025. The new call for aid from the IDAE, with a budget of €700 million, aims to promote the deployment of energy storage at a critical moment for the photovoltaic sector. The increasing pressure of zero and negative prices, the lack of financing for projects and the slowdown in the […]
Efficient battery management will determine the profitability of renewable energy projects
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 28, 2025. Energy storage development is now the cornerstone of renewable energy development. After the blackout of April 28 in the Iberian Peninsula, it has become clear that the stability and reliability of the electricity grid in the future depend to a large extent on the deployment of batteries. If batteries […]
Forecasting time horizons: short, medium and long term
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 23, 2025. Understanding and anticipating the electricity market requires a vision of the different horizons. Short‑, mid‑ and long‑term forecasts allow optimising daily operations, managing risks and guiding strategic decisions. Their integration is key for all players in the energy sector who need to adapt to an increasingly dynamic environment. A […]
Energy forecasting methodologies: science and technology at the service of the sector
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 22, 2025. In a context marked by decarbonisation, electrification and market volatility, forecasting methodologies are essential for decision‑making. The combination of statistical, fundamental and artificial intelligence models allows for more accurate forecasting of demand, renewable energy generation and electricity market prices, providing a solid foundation for market operations, investment and risk […]
The importance of forecasts in the energy sector
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 20, 2025. In an increasingly complex and decentralised electricity system, forecasts of demand, renewable energy generation and energy market prices have become an essential tool for efficient operation and strategic decision making. All players in the sector need reliable scenarios to anticipate market volatility, optimise their operations and ensure system stability. […]
Red Eléctrica celebrates 40 years: a world benchmark in electricity system management
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 16, 2025. At a key moment for the energy transition, Red Eléctrica celebrates 40 years as operator of the electricity system in Spain, consolidated as an international benchmark for its technical capacity, independence and leadership in the integration of renewable energy. In recent days, following the blackout of April 28, there […]
Storage: the key to decarbonisation and energy independence
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 9, 2025. Energy storage is no longer a promise of the future but a strategic pillar of the present. The 2025 edition of Intersolar Europe has confirmed that batteries ‑both in stand‑alone and hybrid systems‑ are positioned as the key structural element for integrating renewable energies, ensuring security of supply and […]
The future of the European electricity system without polluting energy sources
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 6, 2025. The European electricity system is moving towards a fully decarbonised model, where energy storage, grid digitalisation, active demand management, more robust interconnections and a diversified renewable energy mix will be key pillars. Achieving this will require a profound technological, regulatory and economic transformation, as well as the active involvement […]
The challenge of financing photovoltaic energy projects in the era of low prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 30, 2025. Plummeting prices during solar hours have put the financial viability of many photovoltaic energy projects at risk. Price cannibalisation, falling captured prices, difficulties in closing PPA on favourable terms and the need for structural solutions such as energy storage create a new paradigm for renewable development. Adapting to the […]