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 […]
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 […]