Case study – Short term solar irradiance predictions and impact on PV site revenue
This case study summarises the work completed in an InnovateUK collaborative research project. As a result of this work, the project delivered the following outcomes.
To use the latest satellite imagery to create solar irradiance predictions for the next 2 hours at 15 minute intervals
To understand the relationship between solar irradiance and inverter output power
To understand how these short term prediction can increase revenue from Demand Side Response (DSR) schemes
To quantify the financial benefits and the break even point in terms of site of PV site
Project partners were:
Meniscus Systems Ltd: Lead Partner providing the data analytics and processing capability to deliver solar irradiance predictions
Open Energi: Providing expertise to deliver accurate, real-time PV-based DSR solutions to DNOs and owner/operators of solar farms
BRE National Solar Centre: Responsible for ensuring the system meets the requirements of the PV industry. Providing domain expertise and access/advice on technical solar issues.
Cornwall Council: Owner/operator of one of the solar farms used to test and demonstrate the system
The project finished in December 2018 and was built using the Meniscus Analytics Platform (MAP).
