Energy trading: the art of anticipating the market and surviving its volatility
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, September 19, 2025. Energy trading is now essential for managing risks, optimising assets and providing stability in a volatile market. It is no longer the exclusive domain of banks or large corporations, it also involves retailers, renewable energy producers, industrial consumers or battery operators. Its effectiveness depends on having reliable forecasts to […]
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 […]
Utilities and IPP: the convergence in the new energy age
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 20, 2025. The transformation of the electricity system has blurred the boundaries between traditional utilities and IPP. In an environment marked by electrification, price volatility and increasing renewable energy penetration, both players are converging on strategies that combine investment in energy storage, digitalisation and collaboration. Forecasts of prices, demand and renewable […]
The future of storage depends on regulation and financing
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 18, 2025. The growth of renewable energy generation, the urgency of electrifying demand and the key role of battery storage were the focus of debate at the 56th edition of the webinars organised by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. With the participation of experts from Engie Spain, the meeting addressed the current challenges […]
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 […]
Aleasoft Annual Meeting: Optimism for hybrid and battery projects
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 6, 2025. The first AleaSoft Annual Meeting brought together experts from the energy sector to analyse the main challenges and opportunities in the Spanish electricity market, with particular focus on the price evolution, the key role of batteries, the need for new demand and the current difficulties in financing. The launch […]
Industrial decarbonisation facing the challenge of the new electricity paradigm
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 30, 2025. In the current decarbonisation process, electro‑intensive industries and large energy consumers face the dual challenge of reducing emissions and maintaining their competitiveness. Electrification, the strategic use of price forecasts, PPA contracts, battery storage, self‑consumption and flexible demand management are consolidated as key elements to optimise costs, minimise risks and […]
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 […]
Electricity demand, renewable energy generation and market price forecasting
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 21, 2025. Accurate and coherent forecasts of electricity demand, renewable energy generation and market prices are more strategic than ever. In the context of the energy transition, scientific models that integrate these three variables are essential for helping all players in the electricity sector make informed decisions, optimise operations and plan […]
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. […]