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Solar Energy
Solar irradiance is the "fuel" of solar power plants. The efficient use of solar radiation for solar energy applications requires a detailed knowledge of the short- and long-term variation of the radiation supply. Hourly values are necessary to optimize solar energy installations. Reliable estimates of solar energy yields can only be achieved by analysing multi-year series in high resolution. At IPA we use our knowledge in Earth observation and radiative transfer modeling to address these issues.
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Climatology and Forecast
Solar irradiance is the "fuel" of solar power plants. The efficient use of solar radiation for solar energy applications requires a detailed knowledge of the short- and long-term variation of the radiation supply. Hourly values are necessary to optimize solar energy installations. Reliable estimates of solar energy yields can only be achieved by analysing multi-year series in high resolution.
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