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Load Forecasting

Load forecasting predicts future electrical demand on power systems across various time horizons: minutes to hours (short-term), days to weeks (medium-term), and months to years (long-term). Accurate forecasting is essential for economic dispatch, unit commitment, and system reliability. Methods range from classical statistical regression to modern machine learning approaches.

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  1. Hippert, H. S., Pedreira, C. E., & Souza, R. C. (2001). Neural networks for short-term load forecasting: A review and evaluation. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 16(1), 44-55. DOI: 10.1109/59.910770
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  3. Bunn, D. W. (2005). Forecasting with Multiple Models: A Case Study of Electric Load Forecasting. Futures, 37(8), 896-906. DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2005.01.004

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ScholarGateLoad Forecasting (Electrical Load Forecasting and Demand Prediction). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/electrical-engineering/load-forecasting