Clean Power Research® is thrilled to announce the launch of SolarAnywhere® Sub-Hourly Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) irradiance and weather data! This feature provides SolarAnywhere customers with sub-hourly data, enhancing the precision of solar resource assessments.
By offering granular data at 15-, 30- and 60-minute temporal resolutions and at 1-km spatial resolution, we empower SolarAnywhere users to make informed decisions and achieve greater system efficiency and profitability.
Why is sub-hourly TMY data important?
Here are some key benefits and applications of sub-hourly TMY data:
- Enhanced accuracy and precision – Sub-hourly data captures short-term variations in solar irradiance and weather conditions, providing a more accurate representation of typical meteorological patterns.
- Improved energy simulations – With finer temporal resolution, energy simulations can more precisely model the performance of solar PV systems, especially alongside other variable renewable assets like wind or storage.
- Identification of clipping losses – Sub-hourly TMY data is especially helpful in identifying clipping losses that could occur within the hour of a potential PV system, which contribute to underperformance.
- Grid integration studies – Utilities and grid operators can use sub-hourly data to better understand and manage the integration of solar power into the grid, enhancing stability and reliability.
SolarAnywhere® TMY Irradiance Data: 60-min vs. 15-min
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How to access
Accessing SolarAnywhere sub-hourly TMY data is straightforward and free for customers that already have a Typical Year+ or Sites license. If you don’t have a license yet, you can purchase one here or contact the SolarAnywhere team to learn more about licensing options.
Third-party PV modeling tool integrations
Many PV modeling platforms accept sub-hourly TMY file formats, which enables higher precision when modeling and prospecting PV sites.
SolarAnywhere data is compatible with common third-party PV modeling tools, making it easier than ever to incorporate high-quality data into your solar projects. These integrations allow users to import SolarAnywhere data directly into their preferred modeling software, eliminating the need for manual data handling.
For detailed instructions on how to use SolarAnywhere data with these tools, please visit the support page.
Explore additional datasets
In addition to sub-hourly TMY data, SolarAnywhere offers a variety of other datasets to support your solar projects. Offerings include:
- High-latitude data – Access irradiance and weather data in high-latitude regions above 60° latitude, ensuring accurate solar resource assessments in areas with unique solar patterns.
- Snow and soiling-loss models – Utilize snow and soiling-loss models to better understand and mitigate the impacts of these factors on solar PV performance.
- High-resolution data – Benefit from high-resolution data with 5-minute temporal resolution and 500-meter spatial resolution for the contiguous United States (CONUS), providing detailed insights for site analysis and project planning.
- Real-time and forecast data – Utilize real-time and forecast data for operational monitoring and grid management.
- Specialized data fields – Explore additional data fields such as albedo, wind speed, wind direction and gust, POAI, and particulate matter for comprehensive project insights.
Visit SolarAnywhere Data to explore all the datasets we offer and find the right solution for your needs.