Electrification needs a stronger, more flexible and more interconnected electricity grid

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 31, 2026. The electrification of industry, transport and heating and cooling will be one of the main drivers of transformation of the electricity system. Its development will depend on the electricity grid, which often receives less attention than generation. The distribution grid, the transport grid and interconnections form three inseparable levels […]
Electrifying is not just about consuming more, it is about consuming better

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 29, 2026. The electrification of transport, industry and buildings will be one of the main drivers of electricity demand growth in Europe over the coming decades. However, for this increase to help integrate more renewable generation and improve the efficiency of the system, consuming more electricity will not be enough. It […]
Storage enters its decisive phase, from permits and spreads to financing

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 16, 2026. Battery storage is consolidating as one of the main drivers of transformation in the Spanish electricity system. Negative prices in solar hours and rising daily spreads are reinforcing its profitability, but the real turning point will come when projects secure financing and operate optimally across the different electricity markets. […]
Volatility reinforces the role of hedging and storage for large industrial consumers

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 15, 2026. The volatility of energy markets and the weight of electricity costs are driving large consumers to adopt more active risk management strategies. Hedging, PPAs, demand flexibility, self-consumption and batteries are gaining relevance to improve the predictability and competitiveness of energy-intensive industry. The volatility challenge for energy-intensive industry The challenges […]
The next industrial revolution will not only be electric, it will be managed by AI agents

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 15, 2026. Electrification, self‑consumption, batteries, PPA and market volatility are transforming industrial energy management. In this new environment, AI agents, supported by reliable forecasting and advanced models, will be essential for optimising costs, flexibility, investments and competitiveness. Decarbonisation is increasing the complexity of industrial energy management Industrial decarbonisation has already begun. […]
Photovoltaics and soil regeneration: a new paradigm in the energy transition

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 22, 2026. Photovoltaic energy can go beyond electricity production and become a tool for soil regeneration. International experiences demonstrate its potential to restore degraded ecosystems, an approach that is particularly relevant in countries with a high risk of desertification such as Spain. For years, photovoltaic energy has primarily been presented as […]
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 the day ahead market to the intraday market: what the comparison between PDVP and PHFC reveals in a solar thermal power plant

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 4, 2026. The evolution of electricity markets is reflected not only in hourly prices but also in the internal dynamics of the scheduling of generation units. In an environment characterised by greater volatility, increasing renewable energy penetration and continuous adjustments between markets, the difference between the Provisional Viable Daily Program (PDVP […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Interview of El Periódico de la Energía with Antonio Delgado Rigal, PhD in Artificial Intelligence and CEO of AleaSoft Energy Forecasting

AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, March 31, 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. For those who do not know you yet, AleaSoft has been providing services for European energy markets for more than 25 years, based […]