Accurately forecasting extreme weather:

Last weekend, large parts of Western Europe felt the effects of Storm Austen. In France in particular, the strong gusts caused so-called “high-wind cutoffs,” especially at offshore wind farms. This means that the strong gusts forced wind turbines to shut down to protect them from damage. Consequently, these shutdowns led to a sharp drop in electricity generation.

These storms occur primarily in the fall and winter months, although very high wind speeds – and consequently shutdowns – can also occur during summer thunderstorms. In this video, our meteorologist Steffen Eisenacher explains why more wind doesn’t always mean more electricity, how we at emsys deal with these severe weather situations and why accurate forecasting of critical storms is essential for planning certainty and market operations.

Our market forecasts, which cover not only Germany but also numerous grid areas in Europe and beyond, comprehensively account for extreme weather situations such as these.