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Satellite imagery over Europe and Africa is getting an upgrade. Discover how Solcast is using data from the new MTG satellite to enhance real-time and forecast solar irradiance accuracy.

Canadian wildfires reduced irradiance by up to 10% across cities like Toronto and Minneapolis—with effects seen as far as Western Europe.

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As solar irradiance in the Amazon Basin climbs 10% above average—driven by drier conditions and shifting cloud patterns—southern South America experiences dramatic swings, with floods cutting irradiance by up to 20% in some regions.

Autumn 2025 saw contrasting solar performance in Australia: East Coast underperformed while the West and South saw gains. Learn how high pressure shaped irradiance patterns.

East Coast solar underperformed in May due to storms, while West and Midwest saw stable conditions. Learn what drove this split in solar conditions.

Recent aerosol events from Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires cut solar irradiance by 5-7% across the Mediterranean in May. Learn more about the progression of these dual aerosol events and their impact on solar generation.

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Dublin has recorded more sunshine than Madrid this May, with Ireland seeing a +30% irradiance anomaly. Northern Europe’s solar performance reversed the usual pattern as stormy weather hit Spain and Portugal.

Europe’s 2024 climate report highlights an east-west solar split, aligning with Solcast’s anomaly findings from earlier this year.

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Northern Europe saw unusually dry conditions in March, while the Mediterranean faced cloudier conditions. Learn what drove this weather shift.

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Learn how the combination of La Niña conditions and low aerosols created ideal conditions for solar operators in China.

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