Decoding the Sun

Switzerland is rapidly expanding its use of solar power. Driven by the "Energy Strategy 2050", the country has seen a massive increase in installed PV capacity, a trend that is set to accelerate. While this is great for clean energy, the unpredictable nature of PV generation (e.g., sudden changes in weather) creates significant challenges in matching electricity supply with demand in real-time. This mismatch is known as imbalance. Without reliable forecasts of the imbalance, Swissgrid would be forced to react to imbalances while they occur, a less efficient and more costly approach that could also jeopardize the security of the power supply. Your challenge is to develop a model that uses PV data to predict the Swiss grid's imbalance, helping us navigate the complexities of a solar-powered future.