Forecasting is no longer optional for large solar and wind plants.
With increasing deviation penalties, tighter grid discipline, and real-time scrutiny, renewable asset owners are now expected to predict generation with high accuracy.
In July 2025, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) formally mandated real-time weather tracking and forecasting for large renewable energy projects.
For Enercog customers, this announcement doesn’t signal urgency — it confirms preparedness.
Why Forecasting Has Become a Regulatory Priority
Solar and wind generation are directly influenced by rapidly changing weather conditions. Even small forecasting errors can lead to:
- Deviation penalties
- Increased balancing costs
- Grid instability
- Operational inefficiencies
To address this, the CEA now requires Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) and real-time weather-driven forecasting for large renewable plants, strengthening grid reliability and accountability across the sector.
Enercog: Forecasting Was Already Built In
At Enercog, forecasting has always been a core capability, not a compliance add-on.
Well before the July 2025 CEA mandate, Enercog implemented:
- AI/ML-based solar generation forecasting
- Real-time weather data ingestion
- Day-ahead, intra-day, and near real-time forecasts
- Deviation-aware forecasting logic aligned with grid requirements
- Integration with PV, DG, and BESS control systems
By combining site-specific weather intelligence with plant performance models, Enercog enables renewable operators to forecast generation accurately and act proactively.
What This Means for Renewable Asset Owners
✔ Reduced deviation penalties
✔ Higher schedule accuracy
✔ Improved grid compliance
✔ Smarter PV–DG–BESS coordination
✔ No last-minute retrofits to meet CEA norms
✔ Future-ready operations as regulations evolve
Forecasting moves from being a regulatory requirement to a performance advantage.
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
While the CEA mandate ensures industry-wide adoption, Enercog customers are already using forecasting to:
- Optimize dispatch decisions
- Improve revenue certainty
- Support grid operators with reliable schedules
- Prepare for higher renewable penetration and storage-led operations
This shift transforms forecasting from a reactive obligation into a strategic operational tool.
Powering the Next Phase of Renewable Growth
As India accelerates toward large-scale renewable integration, forecast accuracy will define grid stability. Real-time weather tracking combined with intelligent analytics is no longer optional — it is foundational.
Enercog continues to build future-ready energy intelligence platforms that align with regulatory evolution — and often stay ahead of it.
Looking Ahead
If your renewable assets are preparing for CEA forecasting compliance, Enercog helps you go beyond compliance — toward predictable performance, optimized operations, and intelligent energy control.
Forecasting isn’t new for Enercog.
It’s how intelligent renewable energy works.
