Hybrid energy systems & Microgrids

Foster solar and wind energy integration with improved cost structures and accurate renewable forecasts.

Smarter scheduling, less fuel, more clean energy

Boost hybrid and microgrid energy systems efficiency with high-precision forecasting

In remote areas, hybrid power plants play a key role to meet decarbonization commitments, cutting energy costs, and reducing exposure to volatile fuel prices.

However, replacing diesel or heavy fuel oil (HFO) generators with solar or wind remains a challenge due to the inherent variability of these energy sources. While batteries can help stabilize the grid, they significantly increase capital expenditures (CAPEX). 

That’s where high precision renewable energy forecasting becomes a game-changer. 

Solar output can drop by up to 80% in a matter of minutes due to cloud cover.

To avoid blackouts, gensets are often kept running well below their optimal efficiency, ready to ramp up instantly. At the same time, solar production is frequently curtailed to protect grid stability — meaning clean energy is wasted.

With advanced forecasts you gain the visibility needed to make smarter operational decisions. By anticipating weather variability — minutes to hours in advance — our energy forecasting solutions enable smarter scheduling and control of generators. This means:

While batteries are one option to absorb variability, they come at a high costs.

Instead, by simulating hybrid energy systems using historical data, forecasts, and smart EMS strategies, we help you optimize plant sizing and control — ensuring reliable, low-cost electricity tailored to demand.

Solar or wind forecasting is complementary and essential to optimize the management and sizing of hybrid systems.

Solar panels and wind turbines with batteries

Key benefits

Why smart energy forecasting delivers real results

Increase reliability of the power system

Accurately forecast short-term renewable variability to keep the grid stable — even with high penetration rates of solar or wind energy.

Reduce CAPEX & Right-size your investment

Up to 15% smaller storage and/or genset size through data-driven modeling and simulation based on actual conditions.

Cut operational expenses

Up to 10% lower fuel consumption by maximizing renewable energy utilization while minimizing generator run time.

Rapid return on investment (ROI)

Payback periods under 2 months with immediate operational (OPEX) savings.

Environmental benefits

Significant greenhouse gas emissions reduction through optimized renewable energy integration.

Ready to start? Try our forecasts free!

Discover the best of our autonomous forecasting plateform and API. Optimize two plants free with Expert+ features – no commitment !

Aerial image of solar PV field

Discover our advanced technologies

Each horizon, its own technology

SteadyMet brand logo

Solar and wind forecasting through an innovative multi-model approach

World map with weather models used in SteadyMet
Multimodel weather forecasting sources
SteadySat brand logo

Real-time satellite imagery for accurate solar data

World map showing satellite coverage areas
Space-based observation network

Related products

Solar energy forecasts

Access solar irradiance data, solar forecasts and much more, to optimize production and energy efficiency.

Wind energy forecasts

Get accurate wind power forecasts and diverse data sets to optimize production and energy efficiency.

Hindcast data

Analyze historical solar/wind energy forecasts performance and refine your forecasting models.

More use cases

Newsletter
Keep in touch

Get quarterly insights into the energy sector and our latest products.