Embedded Wind and Solar Forecasts
Summary
NESO publishes half-hourly forecasts for embedded wind and solar generation from same-day to 14 days ahead, updated hourly. The dataset covers distributed renewables connected to distribution networks rather than transmission-connected generation. NESO acknowledges missing archived records and is working to restore them.
Why it matters
Embedded generation forecasting improves system operation by providing visibility of distributed resources that affect both local distribution networks and transmission system balancing. As such, better forecasts reduce balancing costs and constraint payments, though the economic value depends on forecast accuracy and how quickly missing historical data is restored.
Key facts
- •Half-hourly resolution forecasts
- •Updated hourly
- •Forecasts from same-day to 14 days ahead
- •Covers embedded (distribution-connected) wind and solar only
- •Missing archived records acknowledged
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
National Energy System Operator (NESO) publishes at a half-hourly resolution the embedded (refer to embedded document for definition) wind and solar forecast from within day up to 14 days ahead. This forecast gets updated on an hourly basis. \*\*NOTE:\*\* NESO is aware of the issues of missing archived records for this dataset and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.