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AI AnalysisClassification & Focus Areas
"AI-powered demand-side flexibility — schedules industrial loads using 14-day electricity cost forecasts and grid signals (EPEX Spot, RTE) to reduce bills for production managers."
Domain Affinity
Technology Breakdown
Offerings Products & Services
HIGHCAST
AI-driven software platform for industrial energy cost optimization. It calculates a Total Electricity Cost (TEC) index aggregating market prices, grid tariffs, taxes, and demand response, provides 14-day cost forecasts, and recommends production schedule adjustments to reduce electricity costs by 3-20% while respecting operational constraints.
Case StudiesReferences & Success Stories
Building Materials Grinding Optimization
A building materials site achieved 12% savings on electricity by shifting grinding operations to off-peak hours using Highcast's platform, despite daytime noise restrictions. The solution identified optimal operating hours while meeting tonnage targets.
Pulp and Paper Batch Process Optimization
A pulp and paper plant reduced its electricity bill by 7% by using Highcast to adjust short-cycle batch silo restarts within operational constraints. Operators gained autonomy in adjusting settings while respecting fill rate limits.
Metallurgy Scheduling Optimization
Highcast optimized weekly scheduling of a 3 MW melting furnace in a metallurgy plant, achieving 20% savings on electricity costs. The solution respected strong operational constraints and a machine load rate above 95% while leveraging flexibility in melting operations.
Customer Feedback - Constellium (Montreuil-Juigné Site)
Constellium's aluminum processing site partnered with Highcast to integrate electricity price signals into production decisions. The approach enabled operational cost management, identified flexibility levers like maintenance scheduling and load optimization, and fostered a shared energy culture across teams.
