Interview of pv magazine with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 20 2026. Interview by Sergio Matalucci of pv magazine, with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence, founder and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. How does the current geopolitical situation change in the business plans of hydrogen investments? Geopolitics has reinforced the strategic value of hydrogen in Europe, but it has […]
From rainfall to the power market, how Spain’s hydrological cycle strongly affects the electricity prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 16, 2026. Heavy winter rainfall in Spain has significantly increased hydro reservoir levels in early 2026, placing them about 50% above the 10-year average. Because hydro reservoirs act as large-scale energy storage, abundant water allows hydro generation to cover more electricity demand, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a result, hydrological […]
Pumped storage plants and their role in electricity system flexibility
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, February 20, 2026. The growing penetration of renewable energies is transforming the temporal structure of electricity markets, increasing hourly variability and modifying system operating patterns. In this new environment, energy storage technologies, and pumped storage plants in particular, play an essential role by allowing energy to be shifted from periods of lower […]
The automotive sector accelerates towards solid‑state batteries as successors to Li‑ion
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, December 19, 2025. Lithium‑ion (Li‑ion) batteries dominate energy storage in electronic devices, vehicles and power supply systems. However, the emergence of solid‑state batteries promises to revolutionise the sector by offering higher energy density, efficiency and safety, as well as a lower environmental impact. Their development opens up new opportunities for electric vehicles […]
A competitor with ‘astronomical’ qualities for Li‑Ion batteries
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, December 12, 2025. In a market dominated by lithium batteries, a technology that has always been present is beginning to gain prominence. Nickel‑hydrogen batteries, used for decades in space missions due to their extreme reliability, are gaining ground thanks to recent advances that are lowering production costs. Their long lifetime, low maintenance […]
The electricity system in evolution: The importance of forecasts as a vision of the future
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 26, 2025. The electricity system is undergoing a profound transformation, with a high penetration of renewable energy, large‑scale electrification, and the emergence of new agents and technologies. In this context, energy forecasts become an essential strategic tool, enabling informed decision‑making, reducing risks and anticipating market changes. This article explores the role […]
The electricity system in evolution: the arrival of renewable energy
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 14, 2025. One of the most significant transformations in the electricity sector in recent decades has been the emergence of renewable energy. These clean sources have reshaped the way electricity is generated, modifying the energy mix and forcing both the market and the electricity grid to adapt. First stage: public support […]
The 7% electricity generation tax: regulatory evolution and energy sector prospects
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, November 7, 2025. The Tax on the Value of the Production of Electrical Energy (IVPEE for its Spanish acronym), known as the 7% tax, has been one of the most significant fiscal measures in the Spanish electricity system over the past decade. Since its creation in 2012, its application has gone through […]
Interview of El Periódico de la Energía with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, October 27, 2025. Interview by Ramón Roca, director of El Periódico de la Energía, with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence, founder and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. If the markets were not volatile enough, in April we had a blackout that changed everything again. How is the market evolving after […]
AleaSoft celebrates 26 years leading forecasting and analysis in the energy sector
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, October 8, 2025. AleaSoft Energy Forecasting celebrates its 26th anniversary as a reference in forecasting and analysis for the European energy sector, contributing science, independence and innovation in support of the energy transition. Today, October 8 2025, marks 26 years since the founding of @AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, a pioneering company in the […]
Storage and self-consumption, key to the energy transition
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 30, 2025. The future of energy storage, hybridisation and the keys to renewable energy project financing were the central themes of the 58th edition of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s webinars. The session analysed opportunities for the growth of BESS in the Iberian Peninsula, the evolution of self‑consumption and residential storage, as well […]
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 […]