Solar Energy Planning and Management from Space

Solar Energy Planning and Management from Space presents for the first time of a solar energy management and planning solution using earth observation data and methodologies, giving an alternative view for precise electricity production and handling. Including examples exploiting this solution including transmission and distribution system operators and solar energy plants of both Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems, showcasing real implementation and how the benefits of earth observation data. Providing solar energy professionals an approach for continuously monitoring solar energy production and atmospheric parameter forecasts, as well as forecasting UV-Index in high spatial and temporal resolution. By guiding readers in tracking solar energy availability in relation to time horizons and forecasting of UV-Index in high spatial and temporal resolution, this reference addresses potential challenges with accurate and precise solar energy forecasting. This book contains real experimental data in the field of solar energy management and planning giving all researchers and engineers in solar energy generation reference points and applicable data. Includes state-of-the-art solar energy nowcasting system based on radiative transfer model simulations, machine learning, cloud motion vector and Earth Observation input data Presents real examples including transmission and distribution system operators and solar energy plants (PV and CSP) Featuring Spectral added value products and on-the-fly calculations