How our research supports the energy transition

Accurate solar and wind energy forecasts can improve grid stability. Solar, wind and hydropower are key drivers in the energy transition. Electricity production from solar and wind energy is subject to significant fluctuations. These fluctuations must be mitigated through the use of storage systems and conventional power plants such as gas-fired, nuclear and coal power plants, whose output can be adjusted to meet grid demands. To ensure grid stability, the amount of electricity fed in must always correspond to the electricity consumption. And to feed significant proportions of renewable energy into the grid, accurate forecasts of expected electricity generation from solar and wind energy are necessary. Read more here.