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North America faces cloudy November with few brights for solar

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

North America faces cloudy November with few brights for solar

Despite widespread clouds, Southern Texas, Florida, and the Northeast saw clearer skies, boosting solar generation by 10% above a typical November.

Solar Analysis

Introducing the Solcast C# SDK: Simplifying Solar-Specific Data Integration for .NET Developers

Harry Woods

Product Updates

Introducing the Solcast C# SDK: Simplifying Solar-Specific Data Integration for .NET Developers

Supporting seamless integration, the Solcast C# SDK gives .NET and C# developers another tool to quickly access solar API and focus on building solar solutions.

Product Updates

First major winter snowfall brings weekend solar generation dip

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

First major winter snowfall brings weekend solar generation dip

Europe’s first widespread snow event of the season brings challenges for solar generation modeling. Learn how snow soiling impacts PV performance and why explicit modeling is crucial for accurate forecasts.

Solar Analysis

Cloudier summer predicted for Australia’s East Coast solar

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Cloudier summer predicted for Australia’s East Coast solar

Seasonal forecasts suggest cloudier-than-usual weather for Australia’s East Coast, potentially reducing solar generation by up to 10% in some regions.

Solar Analysis

High pressure over Eastern Europe traps rain and cloud in the West

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

High pressure over Eastern Europe traps rain and cloud in the West

October’s blocking high pressure kept Western Europe clouded and rainy, reducing solar irradiance, while Eastern Europe experienced above-average irradiance, boosting solar output across the region.

Solar Analysis

Announcing our latest forecast accuracy validation study: Delivering trustworthy solar data at scale

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Product Updates

Announcing our latest forecast accuracy validation study: Delivering trustworthy solar data at scale

Our 2024 validation study reveals Solcast’s performance across 135 sites, delivering the reliable metrics that enable better decision-making in solar energy and grid management.

Product Updates

Sunniest October on record for US amid hurricane disruptions

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Sunniest October on record for US amid hurricane disruptions

October set irradiance records in the U.S., with a stable high-pressure system over the East and Central regions driving clear skies and elevated solar generation, while hurricane disruptions impacted Florida's solar output.

Solar Analysis

Borderline La Niña could brighten winter for US, Mexico, Brazil

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Borderline La Niña could brighten winter for US, Mexico, Brazil

Latest La Niña forecasts suggest sunnier skies for parts of North and South America, with reduced precipitation that could enhance solar generation this winter.

Solar Analysis

Western Europe sees September solar slump

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

Western Europe sees September solar slump

Contrasting solar conditions emerged in September, as low-pressure systems brought cloud cover to Western Europe, while Northern regions benefited from sunnier, high-pressure conditions.

Solar Analysis

US solar generation strong outside Hurricane Milton's localised impacts

Dr. Hugh Cutcher

Solar Analysis

US solar generation strong outside Hurricane Milton's localised impacts

Hurricane Milton caused localized disruptions to solar energy in the southeast but solar production across the rest of the US remained strong, with many regions experiencing above-average irradiance.

Solar Analysis