Solar irradiance time series derived from high-quality measurements, satellite-based models, and reanalyses at a near-equatorial site in Brazil
G Salazar, C Gueymard, JB Galdino… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study analyzes five years of 1-min solar global horizontal irradiance (GHI) and direct
normal irradiance (DNI) observations obtained at Petrolina (northeast Brazil). Quality …
normal irradiance (DNI) observations obtained at Petrolina (northeast Brazil). Quality …
Residential load and rooftop PV generation: an Australian distribution network dataset
Despite the rapid uptake of small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in recent years,
public availability of generation and load data at the household level remains very limited …
public availability of generation and load data at the household level remains very limited …
Validating nine clear sky radiation models in Australia
NA Engerer, FP Mills - Solar Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
There have been many validation studies of clear sky solar radiation models, however, to
date, no such analysis has been completed for Australia. Clear sky models are essential for …
date, no such analysis has been completed for Australia. Clear sky models are essential for …
Calculating the financial value of a concentrated solar thermal plant operated using direct normal irradiance forecasts
This study examines the effect of direct normal irradiance (DNI) forecast accuracy on the
financial value of a concentrated solar thermal (CST) plant. Other factors such as electricity …
financial value of a concentrated solar thermal (CST) plant. Other factors such as electricity …
Assessment of direct normal irradiance and cloud connections using satellite data over Australia
Australia has some of the best solar energy resources on the planet. With a Renewable
Energy Target (RET) scheme designed to ensure that 20% of Australia's electricity comes …
Energy Target (RET) scheme designed to ensure that 20% of Australia's electricity comes …
Assessment of simulated solar irradiance on days of high intermittency using WRF-solar
Improvements in the short-term predictability of irradiance in numerical weather prediction
models can assist grid operators in managing intermittent solar-generated electricity. In this …
models can assist grid operators in managing intermittent solar-generated electricity. In this …
Development of hybrid numerical and statistical short term horizon weather prediction models for building energy management optimisation
Modern building system optimisation frameworks are able to utilise forecasts of generation
and load to achieve financial and energy savings. To that end, weather variable predictions …
and load to achieve financial and energy savings. To that end, weather variable predictions …
Evaluating the benefits of using short-term direct normal irradiance forecasts to operate a concentrated solar thermal plant
Past studies about using direct normal irradiance (DNI) forecasts to operate a concentrated
solar thermal (CST) plant have not considered intra-day forecasts. This is a critical research …
solar thermal (CST) plant have not considered intra-day forecasts. This is a critical research …
Solar resource potentials and annual capacity factor based on the Korean solar irradiance datasets derived by the satellite imagery from 1996 to 2019
The Korea Institute of Energy Research builds Korean solar irradiance datasets, using
gridded solar insolation estimates derived using the University of Arizona solar irradiance …
gridded solar insolation estimates derived using the University of Arizona solar irradiance …
Ensemble forecast of solar radiation using TIGGE weather forecasts and HelioClim database
Medium-range forecasts (one day to two weeks) of solar radiation are commonly assessed
with a single forecast at a given location. In this paper, we forecast maps of surface solar …
with a single forecast at a given location. In this paper, we forecast maps of surface solar …