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Evaluating accuracy III: PV power data

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

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Evaluating accuracy III: PV power data

Evaluating PV Power models is essential to understand how your model processes data and considers PV Power losses. Here is a detailed guide to help you assess a forecast dataset.

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Evaluating accuracy II: Forecast irradiance data

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

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Evaluating accuracy II: Forecast irradiance data

Evaluating forecast irradiance data is essential in ensuring that you're using a reliable data to effectively design and operate your solar assets. Here is a detailed guide to help you assess a forecast dataset.

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Evaluating accuracy I: Satellite-derived irradiance data

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

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Evaluating accuracy I: Satellite-derived irradiance data

Evaluating Accuracy is essential when selecting a solar data provider, make sure you're completing the right level of validation for your needs, and find easy solutions to the challenges of data validation.

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Western clear skies drove solar gains and fire risks in January

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Western clear skies drove solar gains and fire risks in January

High pressure anomalies over the West Coast and Rockies brought solar gains but also worsened wildfire risks. Meanwhile, the Midwest saw solar boosts, while Canada and the Gulf Coast faced cloudier conditions.

Solar Analysis

Summer solar gains across Australia defy seasonal cloud forecast

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Summer solar gains across Australia defy seasonal cloud forecast

Explore how Australia’s summer irradiance outperformed forecasts, as clear skies boosted solar potential and see insights into February’s updated outlook.

Solar Analysis

Jet stream shift brings gloom to Northern Europe in December

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Jet stream shift brings gloom to Northern Europe in December

Northern Europe faced a gloomy December with solar irradiance 30% below average due to persistent cloud cover, while the Iberian Peninsula and Northern Italy enjoyed up to 30% above-average irradiance.

Solar Analysis

Bright US Midwest contrasts with cloudy coasts in 2024

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Bright US Midwest contrasts with cloudy coasts in 2024

While the Midwest achieved solar irradiance gains of up to 10% above average in 2024, coastal regions, including California and the Gulf Coast, experienced below-average sunshine due to persistent cloud cover and weather systems.

Solar Analysis

2024 delivers mixed solar outcomes despite heat records

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

2024 delivers mixed solar outcomes despite heat records

Despite 2024 being the second hottest year on record, solar irradiance varied significantly across regions. Check the full analysis using the Solcast API.

Solar Analysis

Christmas Day Forecast Delivers Solar Surprises for Some

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Christmas Day Forecast Delivers Solar Surprises for Some

Solar generation this Christmas will vary widely, with cloudy weather in the Americas, sunshine for Australia, and mixed patterns across Europe and Asia.

Solar Analysis

Active typhoon season and monsoons split Asia’s November irradiance

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Active typhoon season and monsoons split Asia’s November irradiance

While storms and persistent rainfall suppressed irradiance in parts of Southeast Asia, a clear sky condition boosted solar production across the Korean Peninsula, Northern Japan, and most of the Philippines.

Solar Analysis