Anticipate grid load – before problems arise
Forecast grid load with dpPower
Increasing electrification, more distributed energy resources, and higher capacity utilization make it increasingly important to understand how the power grid behaves – not only right now, but also over the coming hours and days.
See what’s happening – before it happens
The Short-term Forecasting module for dpPower provides grid operators with an up-to-date view of the current grid state combined with forecasts up to 48–72 hours ahead. Multiple data sources are used to identify risks before they affect operations and enable better, more timely decisions:
- Live SCADA measurements show the current state of the grid
- Load profiles describe expected consumption
- Weather data improves forecast accuracy
- Predictive load flow calculations show how the grid is expected to develop
This enables control room operators to work proactively instead of reacting once capacity issues have already occurred.
Challenges in today’s grid operations
A more heavily loaded power grid requires greater foresight and faster decision-making.
Higher loads on existing grids
Electrification and increasing power demand mean that distribution grids are operating closer to their capacity limits. Bottlenecks can occur, and overloads may lead to more outages.
Identify risks early
Grid operators need to identify upcoming risks before overloads or voltage issues affect security of supply.
Reactive operations provide less foresight
Without forecasts, many decisions are based solely on the current operating status, making it more difficult to plan measures in time.
The solution – combine current conditions with forecasts
With Short-term Forecasting, you work directly in dpPower Analyzer, where the current grid status and forecasts are presented in the same view.
By combining live SCADA measurements, load profiles, and weather data, the system continuously performs forecast-based load flow calculations. Calculated values are continuously compared with measured data to improve forecast accuracy.
The result is a dynamic view of how the grid is expected to develop, allowing you to identify overloads, voltage deviations, and capacity constraints before they occur.
A shared real-time dashboard gives the operations organization better visibility, faster decision support, and the ability to plan measures before critical situations affect customers.
Operate the grid more proactively
Work with forecasts and future grid conditions directly in dpPower.
Monitor
Track the current state of the grid
Visualize continuously updated grid measurements in real time.
Forecast
Look 48–72 hours ahead
Calculate expected loads and grid behavior using forecasting models.
Analyze
Identify risks early
Detect overloads, voltage deviations, and capacity constraints before they occur.
Act
Make better operational decisions
Prioritize measures based on future alarms, severity, and affected assets.
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With the Short-term Forecasting module, you get:
- Proactive monitoring of the distribution grid
- Load forecasts up to 48–72 hours ahead
- Early identification of overloads and voltage issues
- Better decision support for grid operators
- More efficient utilization of existing grid capacity
- Reduced risk of unplanned operational disruptions
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