Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering
Vol. 41 No. 10 (2026): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences
Smart Analytics and Analysis of Electrical Energy Consumption
Abstract
The paper explores how modern analytical methods can be used to monitor time-series data in the energy sector. The research utilizes real-world datasets alongside a controlled synthetic dataset with intentionally injected errors to test the algorithms. Linear regression is applied to forecast consumption during the peak hour at 2 PM, while an autoencoder neural network is used to detect days that deviate from typical profiles. A threshold set at the 95th percentile of the reconstruction error successfully isolated the days with the most significant shifts, and PCA visualization graphically confirmed a clear separation between normal behavior and anomalies. Combining these two approaches proved effective for rapid recognition of unusual patterns, providing a solid foundation for a better understanding of data and smarter resource management within the grid.
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