When forecasting matters: lessons for financing renewable energy and batteries
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, May 22, 2026. Fifteen years after producing a long‑term forecast for the Iberian electricity market, comparing it with the actual evolution of prices offers a key lesson: rigorous forecasting is essential for financing renewable energy, batteries and electricity assets without inflating expectations or taking on debt levels that the market cannot sustain. […]
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. […]
Spain facing the risk of missing the greatest industrial opportunity of the century: data centres
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, April 30, 2026. Spain is facing a key strategic decision in the development of data centers, one of the greatest industrial opportunities of the present time. Despite its advantages in renewable energy and geographical position, regulatory barriers and grid access constraints are putting investment attraction at risk at a decisive moment for […]
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 […]