A multi-energy load forecasting method based on complementary ensemble empirical model decomposition and composite evaluation factor reconstruction

Ensuring precise multi-energy load forecasting is crucial for the effective planning, management, and operation of Integrated Energy Systems (IES). This study proposes a novel multivariate load forecasting model based on time-series decomposition and reconstruction to handle the complex, high-dimensional multi-energy load data in IES and enhance forecasting accuracy. Initially, the model conducts a thorough correlation analysis and variable screening to minimize irrelevant data interference. It then applies denoising by decomposing the load sequence into modal components with distinct characteristics, using the complementary ensemble empirical mode decomposition (CEEMD). To overcome the unstable prediction accuracy inherent in time-domain decomposition methods, this study introduces an innovative composite evaluation factor (CEF) that reconstructs the modal components after considering their complexity, coupling, and frequency. The final predictions are generated using the proposed MTL-CNN-BiLSTM model, optimized with the attention mechanism. The results show that the proposed model significantly reduces error accumulation compared to traditional time-domain analysis methods, achieving a 37.40% reduction in average forecasting error and a 30.73% increase in forecasting efficiency.