Reducing balancing energy costs through AI-powered forecasts

25.08.2026 PerspectivE

Reliable forecasts of electricity generation and consumption are becoming a crucial tool for energy suppliers. Anyone wishing to reduce balancing energy costs and manage their portfolio efficiently needs accurate forecasts and automatable processes that reliably deliver them. This requires high-quality data and suitable forecasting models.

Power market Digitalisation

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Frank Pleuler

Analyst at endas

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Marc Maurer

Sr. Application Manager & Data Scientist Energy Trading at ewb

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Christopher Macheleidt

Senior Sales Consultant at ifesca

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