Upstream Tech announced that its AI-powered water forecasting tool, HydroForecast, now supports 34 utilities and hydropower managers globally, overseeing more than 10GW of hydropower operations. Major users of the technology include Brookfield, ENGIE, and Mercury Power New Zealand.
HydroForecast provides accurate predictions of water availability, helping hydropower operators maximize energy production, improve efficiency, and manage water resources more effectively. The tool’s AI-driven forecasts are especially valuable as climate change increases the challenges of managing dam safety, optimizing production, and preparing for extreme weather.
Upstream Tech’s client base spans key hydropower regions, including the US, Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Iceland. The company’s recent agreements in North America have helped push its support past the 10GW mark.
“By partnering with Upstream Tech, and adopting its HydroForecast product, we’re taking the proactive steps necessary to ensure we can continue to provide clean power to global populations, support the long term financial planning of our businesses and ensure that we protect our power assets,” said Jean Nicolas Lejeune, Managing Director of Global Energy Management & Sales at ENGIE Iberia.
Upstream Tech CEO, Marshall Moutenot, highlighted the importance of hydropower in the energy transition, especially as operators face increasing pressure to manage intermittent generation and weather-related risks. “There’s more pressure than ever for operators to balance intermittent generation and maintain safe and optimal operations in the face of volatile weather. We are exceedingly proud to supply our clients with the best possible forecasts for their decisions,” Moutenot said.
