Hydroelectric Power Forecasting

Accurate Hydroelectric Energy Forecasts for Smarter Energy Management

Our customers report:

  • A 20% reduction in imbalance costs
  • Over $500 million in savings for billpayers
  • A 50% reduction in time spent on daily weather-related tasks
  • High-voltage transmission capacity improved by 40%

We Work With 150+ Energy Companies

We are proud to work with leading companies in the energy industry. We help them improve efficiency, innovate, and succeed in the energy transition. 

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Tom Parker
Demand Forecasting Manager
Brook Green Supply
Alongside the CWV service, the Meteomatics API is exceptionally accurate and user-friendly. It can be used not only by technical experts but also by data analysts with basic Python programming skills.
Harald Altmann
Harald Altmann
CEO
LEAG Energy Cubes
Meteomatics is the ideal partner, delivering exceptional data quality and service. We rely on its wind and solar forecasts for over 500 plants (1,100+ MW), enhancing intraday and day-ahead energy management, cutting costs, and optimizing our trading yields.
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Sibylle Wiederkehr
Senior Operations Research Analyst
BKW
The Meteomatics Weather API is unique in the market as it provides flexible and fast access to a huge amount of weather data in different data formats.
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Magnus Helgeby
Software Product Manager
Heimdall Power
Leveraging high-quality data from the Meteomatics Weather API, Heimdall Power boosts the transmission capacity of high-voltage power lines by an average of 25%, enhancing both efficiency and reliability in power delivery.
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Jamie Bright
DSO Data Science & Development Manager
UK Power Networks
More frequent and higher-spatial granularity weather data has been a game changer for creating probabilistic forecasts, meaning we can retain the same operational resiliency and reliability whilst using our network assets more efficiently.
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Tom Parker
Demand Forecasting Manager
Brook Green Supply
Alongside the CWV service, the Meteomatics API is exceptionally accurate and user-friendly. It can be used not only by technical experts but also by data analysts with basic Python programming skills.
Harald Altmann
Harald Altmann
CEO
LEAG Energy Cubes
Meteomatics is the ideal partner, delivering exceptional data quality and service. We rely on its wind and solar forecasts for over 500 plants (1,100+ MW), enhancing intraday and day-ahead energy management, cutting costs, and optimizing our trading yields.

Our Weather Solutions Driving Positive Impact for Our Energy Customers

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Fast, flexible data access

Meteomatics simplifies BKW's data procurement, speeding up renewable integration into the electricity market.

  • Flexible integration of weather data speeds up the development of new products and services.
  • Faster access to weather data enables BKW to react quickly to market changes.
  • Accurate weather data improves production and consumption forecasts for better energy planning and reduced costs.
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Transition to net zero

Meteomatics supports UK Power Networks in adapting the network to low-carbon sources: £400M in savings

  • Meteomatics' weather data is the foundation for efficient net zero transmission strategies for energy companies.
  • Realization of higher real-time grid capacity, enables efficient, green energy distribution.
  • UK Power Networks anticipates savings of over 400 mio over five years for billpayers.
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Transmission Capacity

Heimdall Power boosts high-voltage transmission capacity by 25% using Meteomatics' weather data.

  • Meteomatics' data enables Heimdall Power to boost grid capacity by an average of 25%.
  • Heimdall Power enhances grid flexibility, making it easier to integrate renewable energy sources efficiently.
  • By optimizing existing infrastructure, Heimdall Power avoids the high costs of building additional grid capacity.
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Gas Demand Forecasting

Brook Green Supply uses Meteomatics' CWV for demand forecasting, smarter trading, and energy transition support.

  • BGS can accurately forecast gas demand, resulting in lower imbalance costs and higher profits.
  • Easy and flexible use of Meteomatics’ data drives innovative solutions within BGS.
  • With accurate gas demand forecasts, BGS helps clients transition to a low-carbon future.
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Operational Efficiency

Cheniere uses Meteomatics' data to predict energy demand, manage resources, and mitigate weather risks.

  • Cheniere experiences substantial time savings, cutting time spent on weather-related tasks by 50%.

  • Cheniere has improved their services, more quickly relaying critical information to the community.

  • Meteomatics' accurate forecasts empower Cheniere to act proactively, being an industry leader.

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Solar Power Forecasts

Meteomatics provides Stadtwerke München with solar power forecasts to enhance planning and efficiency. 

  • Meteomatics supports Stadtwerke München in shaping the energy transition.
  • Solar power forecasts enhance the company's daily trading, leading to significant cost savings and increased profits.

  • Meteomatics helps to make renewable energy cost effective and competitive in the market.

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Imbalance Costs

With EURO1k, a major European energy company reduces imbalance costs by up to 20%.

  • EURO1k outperforms all models in high-stakes weather situations.
  • EURO1k reduces imbalance costs by up to 20%.
  • Yearly savings can reach up to €2.5 million for companies with a portfolio of 1 GW.

Hydroelectric Power Forecasting for Grid and Market Optimization

Determine when, where, and how much energy will be fed into the grid.

  • Customized performance forecasts for individual plants, specific regions, entire countries, or virtual power plants
  • Hyperlocal forecasts downscaled to 90 meters
  • Valuable insights for Intraday and Day-Ahead trading
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EURO1k's native spatial resolution of 1 km is further refined with 90 m downscaling to ensure you get the weather data you need in the highest resolution available in the market.

Smarter Hydroelectric Power Forecasting: How Meteomatics Delivers Forecast Accuracy

Customized Portfolio Power Forecasts Tailored to Your Needs

Receive Hydropower Forecasts Directly Via Data-Feed

During the setup phase, our specialized energy meteorologists train our models using historical data from your hydroelectric power plant to ensure optimal accuracy. Once operational, we seamlessly retrieve your plant’s live-data for refinement and deliver real-time, updated forecasts — securely transmitted via SFTP for your convenience.

Based on your information about:

  • Hydropower plant type and size
  • Turbine type
  • Efficiency
  • Geographical catchment area (rivers, damns, connecting pipes between basins)

We provide:

  • For different aggregation levels (entire catchment areas or single hydropower plants)
  • Flexible output units (kW, Mw, kWh, MWh)
  • Temporal resolution up to 15 minutes
  • Forecast update frequency: 15 minutes (DOUBLE CHECK)
  • Completely flexible delivery format (CSV, JSON, etc)

Relevant Weather Parameters for Hydropower Directly From Our API


Get Hydropower Forecasts for Any Existing or Virtual Plant or Fetch High-Resolution Weather Model Data To Make Your Own Power Forecasts

You can get all the relevant weather parameters for hydropower you need from our API to feed algorithms, train models, and model your own power forecasts.

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Energy Solutions

Meteomatics' energy meteorologists provide energy forecasting solutions with outstanding technology for over 150+ energy companies worldwide (energy forecasting B2B): get the most accurate weather data for energy and the best energy production forecasts.

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Wind Power Forecasting

Get accurate wind energy predictions, optimize output with real-time and historical wind farm forecasts. Our wind turbine power forecasts enhances energy planning for several energy companies.

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Solar Power Forecasting

Get precise solar power generation forecasting with high-resolution weather prediction for solar power plants. Our solar energy forecast solutions use real-time and historical solar production forecasts to optimize operations. 

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