FORECASTING FOR SYSTEM OPERATORS

Flexible,
robust energy
forecasting software

The N-SIDE Energy Forecasting Platform and related services enable system and network operators to build and customize forecasting and decision support solutions for a wide range of use cases.

Forecast-SO

Foresight and decision support in an uncertain energy system

In a world where variable, decentralized energy resources and transnational coordination are adding complexity to system operation, the capability to anticipate and adapt to a rapidly changing situation is key.

Forecasting the evolution of parameters such as the system imbalance, the available flexibility on the market, or the load at a specific substation becomes crucial to keep the lights on.

The N-SIDE Energy Forecasting Platform enables the development of predictive and prescriptive forecasting services. Whether you’re starting from a demonstrated use case or building a new one, our forecasting services can be easily customized to your specific needs.

Foresight and decision support in an uncertain energy system

Foresight and decision support in an
uncertain energy system

electric magnify icon

Load Flow Forecasting Services

The adoption of controllable converter based technologies such as HVDC and the appearance of reverse flows on lower voltage networks are bringing challenges to your grid security analysis. Reinforce or complement your power flow simulation for active and reactive power.

chart magnify icon

Nodal Load Forecasting Services

You need to understand the future loading conditions of a specific class of network elements, either because an asset is aging or simply to ensure proper coordination among different grid operators. This solution can deliver the required view on the future conditions of your assets from week-ahead to real-time.

setting  icon

System Parameters Forecasting Services

You may want to predict more complex operational parameters such as system imbalance, the availability of free flexibility bids, or the possible commodity price spread between two countries.

This solution lets you define your application and strategy (i.e reduce maximal errors, define probabilistic ranges) and get the volume prediction you’re looking for.

Forecasting Input IMG

Inputs

On top of your data, the N-SIDE Energy Forecasting Platform leverages more than 500 data sources and 50,000 free parameters to generate high-quality forecasts. Inputs include fundamentals data (consumption, generation mix, renewable generation, weather data, etc.), direct market information and your data through a Push API .

Forecasting Algorithm IMG

Algorithm

We focus on families of algorithms such as boosted regression trees which we’ve rendered explainable with proprietary methods and a dedicated user interface, to eliminate the black box effect and deliver the maximum level of interpretability

Forecasts IMG

Forecasts

Forecasts are delivered and updated at the optimal moment in order to maximize their business value. They are available on a reliable user-friendly platform, giving you the opportunity to adapt the tool to your own workflows. You’ll also benefit from a clear visualization of your performance. 

This same platform supports all our other forecasting applications, enabling you to access all your forecasters in one place.

Forecast-SO

Interpretability

Precision without understanding is nothing. Our platform comes with a graphical interface and a transparency dashboard that ensures you can understand, at any moment, the impact of each driver and data source. 

Group 10

“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.”

Name Title, Company

View our forecasting dashboard

Forecasts IMG

TIME-SERIES FORECASTING IN ENERGY

Easy to interpret forecasting models that provide you with transparency into your operations. Our Energy Forecasting Platform allows you to minimize the operational costs of running the grid. To give an example of what N-SIDE’s platform can provide, we’ve created an interactive dashboard that allows you to single out the contribution of each input feature to the results of an HVDC interconnector power flow forecast.

View the dashboard

Benefits

dashboard icon
Foresight

Get a view of the highest-impact system parameters for your operation, from week-ahead to real-time.

plan icon green
Customization

Our forecasting platform is responsive to your specific needs. Access tailor-made forecasts that have been validated on a wide range of use cases.

setting icon
Integration

Get easy access to the forecasts you want by integrating them into your operations via API.

transparency icon
Transparency

Avoid the black box effect. Our explainable machine learning algorithms enable fully transparent forecasts.

Proven solutions

  • target
    30% MAE improvement on peak load forecasting on substations
  • time icon
    3 days to validate the performance for a new use case
  • optimize energy
    500+GWh optimized annually
  • person purple icon
    15+ companies relying on N-SIDE’s Energy Forecasting Platform

Learn more about our solutions

Related Services

img copy

Co-creation

With our co-creation approach, we tackle new challenges together with our clients by applying cutting-edge techniques from the extensive N-SIDE analytics toolbox.

learn more
match-integrate-support

Match-integrate-support

Our match-integrate-support service is a step-by-step approach to facilitate the gradual adoption of our software products while mitigating risk within your organization.

learn more

Featured resources

Blog-post_thumbnail
Article

Time-series forecasting in energy: the need for explainable AI

Energy players need to explain decision-making, even when it’s powered by AI. We’ve developed a unique method for improving transparency called multipole expansion.

Read now
webinar_thumbnail
Webinar

AI in Energy forecasting: how to avoid the black-box effect

Learn how N-SIDE is able to combine the best of business know-how and the right algorithmic choices to help avoid the symptomatic AI “black-box effect.”

Watch now

Request info about working with N-SIDE

Contact us to learn how our services can help you overcome energy-related challenges.

Request info