Seeing the shortfall before it happens: forecasting imbalance in real-time

Balancing market volatility can be unpredictable - even for seasoned traders. In this session, Priyanka Shinde explains how real-time imbalance forecasting can help market participants get ahead of shortfalls before they escalate into costly price spikes.

Drawing on EnAppSys’ proven approach, the session shows how integrating live system data with forecasts of regulation needs and generation/demand shifts enables early identification of imbalance conditions. You’ll gain practical insight into how to spot short signals and prepare for market turns with greater accuracy and confidence.

Themes covered in the webinar:

The mechanics of imbalance formation:
Understand how balancing shortfalls develop, which system signals matter most, and how they translate into real-time price volatility.

Forecasting with live and historic data:
Learn how EnAppSys uses fuel mix data, regulation volumes, and recent imbalance trends to create near-term forecasts for system balancing needs.

Actionable alerts for traders and analysts:
Explore how early indicators of imbalance can improve intraday decision-making, mitigate risk, and enhance trading outcomes—especially in tight market conditions.

What will you learn in the webinar:

• How imbalance prices are triggered and what drives their volatility

• How real-time data can help forecast market shortfalls before they happen

• How to use imbalance forecasts to guide trading and risk strategies

• How EnAppSys enables users to act earlier and smarter in fast-moving balancing markets

Who should attend this webinar:

This session is designed for intraday traders, portfolio managers, balancing market participants, market analysts, data scientists, and system operators looking to strengthen their forecasting and response strategies. If you operate in markets where imbalance costs are rising, this webinar offers essential tools to stay ahead of price spikes.