Solar Energy to Get Boost From Cutting-Edge Forecasts
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 14:01
in Astronomy & Space
Applying its atmospheric expertise to solar energy, NCAR is spearheading a three-year, nationwide project to create unprecedented, 36-hour forecasts of incoming energy from the Sun. The prototype system will forecast sunlight every 15 minutes over specific solar facilities, thereby enabling utilities to continuously anticipate the amount of available solar energy.