Weathering the storm: Advanced forecasting for hydro, solar, and wind assets

Extreme weather events are putting renewable energy forecasting to the test. From winter storms impacting wind turbines to wildfires reducing solar output and unmonitored hydro conditions, operators face increasing uncertainty.

In this webinar, industry leaders Elliott Chorn, VP of Markets and Technical Services at Amperon, and Laura Read, Head of Product Strategy, HydroForecast at Upstream Tech, discuss how hydro, solar, and wind assets are affected by weather challenges—and how cutting-edge AI and physics-based models are improving forecasting accuracy.

Learn how to optimize operations, mitigate risk, and enhance resilience before, during, and after extreme weather events.

‍‍Key takeaways:

• Learn about the unique challenges volatile  weather has on different types of renewables.
• Dive deep into modern forecasting methodologies that produce the most accurate forecasts.
• Explore how to integrate forecasts for proactive asset management and improved reliability.

Speakers

HydroForecast by Upstream Tech is an award-winning streamflow forecast powered by the latest advancements in AI technology. HydroForecast equips hydropower operators with real-time forecasts and actionable data, enabling water resource management while driving efficiency, revenue, and safety.

Amperon combines energy data and AI to deliver the most accurate demand, renewable generation, and price forecasts. We help power and utility companies make smarter decisions, improve grid reliability, and drive the energy transition forward.

‍Elliott Chorn - VP of Markets and Technical Services at Amperon

‍An energy data, analytics, and information expert, Elliott has worked in wholesale and retail energy for over 15 years in operational, technical, and product roles. As Amperon's VP of Markets and Technical Services, Elliott leads a team of domain experts who deliver critical market analysis, monitor forecast accuracy, and integrate market data and rules into Amperon’s models. Previously, Elliott held the dual role of Vice President of Pricing and Operations for TrueLight Energy LLC and Director of Analytics for TrueLight Energy Fund.

‍Laura Read - Head of Product Strategy, HydroForecast at Upstream Tech‍

Laura is the Product Manager for HydroForecast, helping to develop the product strategy and processes to continue growing our system and team. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research on a hydrologic model development team. She brings expertise in hydrologic sciences and statistics, project management, technical writing, and client communication. Laura holds a Ph.D. from Tufts University in Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Water Diplomacy program, as well as a M.S.E. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Puget Sound.

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