The low coincidence between markets of the days with the highest spreads favours the diversification of battery portfolios
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, August 12, 2026. The days with the highest intraday spreads in Spain show little coincidence with those of the markets of central and northern Europe. The different dynamics that condition spreads in each region mean that the best arbitrage opportunities do not necessarily occur on the same days. For pan-European battery portfolios, […]
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 […]
Renewable hydrogen enters the industrial phase, building is only the first step
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 28, 2026. Over the past few years, the development of renewable hydrogen in Europe has been measured mainly through targets, investment announcements and projects at the planning stage. Signs are now starting to appear that the green hydrogen sector is entering a new phase, the construction of large facilities linked to […]
Bankability in volatile markets: forecast quality will be decisive for financing renewables and batteries
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, July 21, 2026. Low prices captured by renewables, hours with zero or negative prices, curtailment and growing volatility are changing the criteria for financing renewable projects. Bankability no longer depends solely on technology cost or the financial model. It depends, above all, on whether revenue forecasts reflect how the asset will perform […]
The capacity market: a new piece in the bankability of batteries, but not the definitive solution
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 5, 2026. The European Commission’s approval of the capacity market in Spain introduces a new signal for energy storage, in a context in which batteries are gaining prominence for providing firmness and flexibility to the electricity system. For BESS projects, both standalone and hybridised with renewables, this mechanism opens up new […]
Photovoltaics, batteries and data centers strengthen electricity system integration
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 24, 2026. The recent evolution of the electricity system in Europe, and particularly in Spain, is showing that the growth of renewable capacity can no longer be analysed in isolation. In a context characterised by the expansion of solar photovoltaics, the growing need for storage and the emergence of new intensive […]
From energy savings to competitive advantage: industry enters the era of active energy management
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 14, 2026. Industry is transforming the way it manages energy. Self‑consumption, combined with storage, is no longer merely a cost‑saving tool but is becoming a strategic asset. Price‑driven optimisation, participation in flexibility markets and the use of advanced forecasting position energy as a key competitiveness factor in an increasingly renewable and […]
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 […]
Renewable energy and storage: investing with vision requires forecasts and market advisory services
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, June 27, 2025. In the context of energy transition, marked by high regulatory and technological uncertainty, developers, investment funds and financial institutions need reliable tools to assess risks and make strategic decisions. Market price forecasts and specialised advisory services have become essential elements for ensuring the viability and profitability of renewable energy […]
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 […]