February might not be the month for sun-soaked days, but with last year’s decrease in capture rates, it might be the perfect time to get ahead of trading returns for solar power. In just a few weeks, the longer days will bring solar power back into focus, and with it, the need for accurate forecasts – especially for prosumption assets.
Prosumption – a blend of production and consumption – has become an essential component of the energy transition. It includes residential houses with solar panels on the roof and commercial assets, such as warehouses, farms, cooling centers, and manufacturing facilities equipped with rooftop solar.
These setups combine solar power generation and consumption behind a single meter; this unique blended signal makes prosumption particularly challenging to forecast.
At Dexter Energy, we’re excited to launch our prosumption forecast specifically tailored to commercial assets. Our product is already live with customers in the Netherlands and is built to scale across Europe.
This forecast combines solar production data with small and midsize business consumption patterns, helping short-term energy traders manage imbalances and significantly reduce balancing costs.
Initial results with customers in the Netherlands are highly promising, showing balancing cost savings of up to 20% (full-year hindcast, confirmed with live results over a pilot period).
Want to learn more? Let’s talk about how our solar prosumption forecast can help you save costs – and enjoy the sunny days ahead even more!