Optiheat: reliable heat forecasting for when the weather isn’t
While the weather may be unpredictable, our Optiheat system uses AI to predict heat demand with 95% accuracy – cutting costs, reducing emissions and combating climate change.
Predicting the vagaries of the weather is difficult enough when you just need to decide on correct clothing or whether to carry an umbrella with you. It becomes even harder when you are responsible for the heating needs of hundreds of homes for weeks at a time.
That’s what we do in our district heating schemes. District heating is an innovative, low-carbon solution that provides efficient heating to thousands of homes and businesses - generating heat in a central location and then distributing it to homes, businesses, and industrial sites across a local area.
In Poland, where cold winters demand effective heating solutions, we’ve taken district heating to new heights with our Optiheat project in Skarżysko-Kamienna, a south-central city.
Weather forecasts are notoriously tricky, especially so in Poland where wet summers and freezing winters are the norm, but with our Optiheat’s advanced AI-driven load forecasting model, we’re not just predicting the weather—we’re predicting the heat needs of thousands of homes and businesses.
And we’re doing that with 95% accuracy over a five-day period.
Unlike the weather, which can be unpredictable, Optiheat delivers dependable, precise forecasts, helping to reduce energy waste, cut costs, and play a significant role in the fight against climate change by limiting unnecessary emissions.
This initiative highlights how cutting-edge technology and data are revolutionising energy management - making it smarter, greener, and more reliable.
Optiheat is designed to optimise district heating networks, significantly reducing energy losses, CO2 emissions, and operational costs. By integrating AI and predictive analytics, we can fine-tune heating systems to better meet customer needs while minimising waste.
For example, we can predict when customers are more likely to need additional heating—whether it’s in the early morning as they wake up or in the evening when they return home from work or school.
This level of precision ensures that energy is used efficiently, preventing unnecessary heating during off-peak times. This type of innovation is essential for optimising energy networks and moving closer to a zero-carbon future.
As part of our collaboration, the lessons learned from Optiheat are being used to support the digitalisation of district heating networks across Poland. By continuing to innovate and apply data-driven solutions, we’re ensuring that projects like Optiheat will serve as critical steps toward smarter, more sustainable cities across Europe. We’re so ahead of the curve, we can predict when you'll turn up the heat — before you even feel the chill!