Energy Weather Services
MetService’s expert energy meteorologists deliver verified, highly accurate forecasting services and trusted weather advice for the energy industry.
Energy and weather are deeply interconnected. Weather influences energy demand and is a key driver of supply from hydro, wind and solar sources. Severe weather events can disrupt network operations, so advanced notice of risk periods is essential for maintaining reliable energy supply to customers and industry.
MetService supports the energy sector with critical weather insights and consultancy to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. From real-time lightning detection aiding control-room decisions, to probabilistic hydro catchment forecasts, our energy meteorologists deliver world-class weather information to empower informed decision-making.
Ways we can help:
Products for the Energy Industry
Enhanced Probability Distribution Forecasts
Just as energy production from renewable sources varies with natural conditions, customer energy demand also fluctuates in response to thresholds like extreme temperatures.
Our Enhanced Probability Distribution (ePD) forecasts – which consistently rank among the most accurate energy forecasts available – quantify the probability of weather parameters exceeding these demand-driving thresholds.
Hydro Catchment Forecasts
As the primary source of renewable energy in New Zealand, hydro energy is critically important.
Hydroelectricity generation is variable and dependent on rainfall, so accurate forecasts for catchment areas are essential. MetService has designed a specialised catchment and runoff forecast for the country’s main catchments, displaying data out to 14 days.
Wind and Solar Forecasts
Our specialised wind and solar forecasts include information on wind speed, solar radiation, and other relevant parameters.
These forecasts – which are customised for individual energy farms - look at output as a percentage of total capacity and are valuable in understanding where other sources of generation are likely to come from.
Severe Weather Threat Matrix
Our customised weather threat matrices help you visualise the current and upcoming weather conditions that may impede your operations.
Our matrices display threat types - such as high wind, extreme temperatures, or lightning - with quantified amounts and probabilities, and are based on your custom thresholds.
"MetService is a key resource for the System Operator in operating the power system. Their weather forecasts and insights help us anticipate conditions and prepare effectively. The team is always responsive, supportive, and ready to help when situations change quickly. We really value their expertise - keep up the great mahi!”
Ramu Naidoo - Market Operations Manager, System Operator, Transpower