A Systematic Evaluation of Current Architectures in Wind Power Forecasting

2026-06-01

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This study addresses the challenge of interval prediction in wind power forecasting arising from the inherent uncertainty of wind resources. To tackle this issue, a hybrid interval prediction approach integrating modal decomposition and deep learning is proposed. The method employs variational mode decomposition (VMD) or ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) to extract multiscale frequency components from wind power time series and adopts a dual-model strategy—combining long short-term memory (LSTM) networks and extreme learning machines (ELM)—to separately model the upper and lower bounds of prediction intervals, thereby enhancing boundary estimation accuracy. Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) topic modeling is further leveraged to identify prevailing research trends and inform methodological design. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach significantly narrows prediction intervals while maintaining high coverage probability, thus improving both the reliability of interval forecasts and their utility for decision support.

Abstract

Interval wind speed forecasting is essential for the efficient integration of wind energy into power systems, as it accounts for the inherent uncertainty of wind resources. This study presents a systematic literature review focused on hybrid approaches to interval forecasting of wind generation, exploring the combination of deep learning, modal decomposition, and statistical methods. To guide the paper selection, Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) was applied for topic modeling, enabling the identification of patterns and research trends. The findings emphasize that integrating hybrid models with decomposition techniques-such as Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) and Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD)-enhances forecast accuracy and reliability by narrowing prediction intervals without compromising coverage. Regarding interval construction, most studies adopt a dual-model strategy, independently forecasting the lower and upper bounds. Input data are commonly decomposed using techniques like EMD, EEMD, or VMD, which extract frequency-based components. These components serve as inputs to models such as LSTM or ELM, trained separately for each bound. This approach allows for targeted modeling of uncertainty, improving flexibility and precision, Interval quality is typically evaluated through metrics that balance coverage and interval width. The review also highlights challenges, including the lack of standardized evaluation metrics, computational complexity, and limited real-world validation. Overall, the study reinforces the value of interval forecasting for wind energy operations and offers insights for advancing model robustness and decision-making.

Problem

• wind power forecasting
• interval forecasting
• uncertainty quantification
• hybrid models
• prediction intervals

Innovation

• hybrid forecasting
• interval prediction
• modal decomposition
• deep learning
• wind power forecasting