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. […]
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 […]
Is the inertia of synchronous generators of thermal power plants necessary?
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 13, 2025. The transition to a 100% renewable electricity system also involves rethinking the technical foundations that have underpinned its stability for decades. One of these pillars is the system inertia, traditionally provided by synchronous generators. In a system dominated by renewable technologies, this inertia disappears, posing a challenge for maintaining […]
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 […]