Reduce imbalance costs and boost your power trading performance.
Stay ahead of weather volitility with LES-powered wind and solar forecasts
Balancing electricity supply and demand is a growing challenge for renewable power traders. Inaccurate forecasts increase financial risk, imbalance volumes, and missed opportunities. Whiffle Forecast provides wind and solar forecasts tailored to your assets and portfolios, helping you minimize imbalance costs and maximize results across your renewable energy portfolios.
Four tailored forecasting options
to match your needs
Wind power forecast
Power production forecasts for wind parks, incorporating data from Whiffle’s LES weather model to capture site-specific atmospheric phenomena including turbine wake effects.
Solar power forecast
Power production forecasts for solar parks, integrating Whiffle’s LES-based irradiance data to deliver highly accurate, site-specific solar forecasts.
Meteo forecast
Accurate weather forecasts tailored to specific locations, leveraging Whiffle’s LES model to provide high-resolution insights into wind speeds, solar irradiance, and other atmospheric conditions.
LES forecast
Raw, high-resolution weather data forecasted by Whiffle’s advanced LES model, capturing fine-scale phenomena like turbulence, cloud formation, and surface interactions. Ideal for use in ensembles.
A forecasting signal that goes beyond
the standard approach
Whiffle Forecast combines atmospheric modelling, high-performance computing and machine learning to deliver forecasts of exceptional precision
Gain a competitive edge in power trading
with Whiffle Forecast
A unique forecasting signal
Powered by Whiffle’s Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) technology with a resolution of <100m, it captures fine-scale atmospheric phenomena such as turbulence, cloud formations and surface interactions – details often missed by traditional models.
State-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and ensembles
Forecasts are optimised with cutting-edge algorithms, ingestion of real-time observations, and ensembles, delivering unmatched precision for your assets and portfolio.
Pro-active support
Reliable, on time and spec forecast deliveries, combined with continuous monitoring and proactive support, ensure seamless integration and operational success.
Available through an API for easy integration into your workflows
Scalable for a single farm or diverse renewable portfolios, it ensures smooth data exchange alongside dedicated support and continuous optimization.
Proven forecasting accuracy
Whiffle forecast delivers up to 30% lower RMSE compared to ECMWF.
Simple, flexible integration
Integrating Whiffle Forecast into you current workflows is fast and hassle-free.
Step 1
Client posts asset metadata and observations
Step 2
Whiffle will process the data and onboards your asset(s) within a few weeks
Step 3
Client gets a notification that it can retrieve forecasts of their asset(s) according their specifications
Forecast features
- Park or portfolio-level forecasts tailored to your needs
- Deterministic and probabilistic forecasts for confident decisions
- Forecast horizon up to 7 days ahead
- Intraday updates for real-time adjustments
- Integration of real-time observations for enhanced accuracy
- Adjustments for availability and curtailment events
- Forecasting without requiring historic observations
- Seamless data sharing via API and SFTP
Technology trusted by
What our clients say
How we work with our clients
Option 1: Trial
- Get access to a trial account
- Start with a live trial for a limited period
- Onboard a subset of your portfolio
Option 2: Subscription
- Get access to a full account
- Onboard your total portfolio
- Support by Whiffle
FAQs
How accurate is Whiffle Forecast compared to standard weather models?
We deliver up to 30% lower RMSE compared to ECMWF, providing traders with sharper insights for better trading results and reduced balancing costs.
What makes Whiffle’s forecasts unique for power trading?
Our LES technology provides hyper-local accuracy (<100m resolution), capturing fine-scale atmospheric phenomena like turbulence, cloud formations and surface interactions.
What forecast types are available, and how are they tailored to assets?
We offer meteo, LES forecasts and wind- and solar power forecasts customized for parks or portfolios to align with your needs.
Can Whiffle Forecast integrate into my existing trading platform?
Yes, our forecasts can be retrieved through API endpoints and seamlessly fit into any workflow.
How often are forecasts updated, and can I access intraday data?
Forecasts include intraday updates with real-time observation ingestion, keeping you ahead of market changes.
How quickly can I get started, and what’s the onboarding process?
Onboarding is fast—typically completed in just weeks—with minimal disruption to your trading operations.
Does Whiffle support probabilistic and deterministic forecasts?
Yes, we offer both to meet your specific trading strategies and requirements.
What kind of support does Whiffle provide to clients
Seamless onboarding, operations and support is priority number one. Forecast deliveries are on time and spec and are monitored continuously. Advanced alerting is in place to interpretate and adapt to operational changes or issues. Continuous support and recurring operations meetings are facilitated to enhance customer experience.
Is there a trial option to test Whiffle Forecast before committing?
Yes, you can start with a live trial for a subset of your portfolio to experience our precision firsthand.
