OpenWeather Dashboard: Powering the Energy Sector

The UK government's recent policy change that lifted some of the onshore wind farm development restrictions marked a significant step towards achieving their ambitious goal of doubling onshore wind production by 2030. This commitment to renewable energy has highlighted the importance of understanding our environment, and the weather conditions that drive the renewable energy sector.

The OpenWeather Dashboard provides the customisable detail that is central to the management of renewable energy facilities. In this blog post, we will explore how this versatile application can be adapted for use by the energy sector, providing specific, tailored, accurate and nuanced weather information, along with expert meteorologist consultations.

In the first half of 2024, wind and solar power generation in the EU surpassed fossil fuels for the first time, accounting for 30% of the electricity mix. To harness this increased capacity, accurate weather forecasting and real-time data analysis are essential. The OpenWeather Dashboard provides a comprehensive platform for the energy sector, including optimizing solar and wind power generation and management.

Unlocking the Power of Weather Data for Renewable Energy

The OpenWeather Dashboard goes beyond traditional weather forecasts, offering a suite of data visualization and analysis tools that can be specifically tailored to the renewable energy industry. From solar radiation and wind speed forecasts to historical weather data and real-time alerts, the Dashboard equips energy companies with the insights they need to make informed decisions and maximize their renewable investments.

OpenWeather Dashboard customization possibilities

We would work with you to provide exactly the customizations that you would require, however possible options might be:

Solar and Wind Forecasts: Accurate forecasts of solar radiation, cloud cover, and wind speed are crucial for predicting power output. The Dashboard can deliver granular forecasts at various time scales, empowering energy companies to anticipate generation fluctuations, optimize grid management, and schedule maintenance effectively.

Historical Weather Data Analysis: Historical weather data offers valuable insights into long-term renewable energy generation trends and informs future project planning. The Dashboard's vast archive of historical data allows energy companies to identify optimal locations for solar and wind installations and estimate potential energy yields.

Real-Time Weather Alerts: Sudden shifts in weather can significantly impact renewable power output. Real-time alerts notify companies of approaching events like storms, cloud cover changes, or wind speed variations, enabling proactive adjustments and minimizing disruptions.

Customisable Data Visualization: The Dashboard's adaptable interface empowers users to create bespoke charts, graphs, and maps to track and analyze the most relevant data for their operations.

Solar and Wind Insights with Premium Features

While the standard OpenWeather Dashboard offers a robust foundation, the premium tier unlocks a new realm of renewable energy possibilities.

• Advanced Solar and Wind Data Integration: Access specialized solar data like DNI and DHI, and delve into detailed wind speed and direction metrics, crucial for precise modeling and performance analysis.

• Customized Renewable Energy Alerts: Tailor weather alerts to the specific sensitivities of your solar and wind assets, triggering notifications based on your unique operational thresholds.

• Expert Consultations: Receive priority support from the OpenWeather team to assist with complex data integration or customization requirements.

Our premium package offers advanced solar data integration and customized renewable energy alerts for an unlimited number of global locations. Our basic tier provides easy access to global weather information, including forecasts and current conditions for up to three global locations. Both these packages highlight the OpenWeather commitment to renewable energy.

The OpenWeather Dashboard emerges as an indispensable asset for the renewable energy sector, building a data-driven approach to harnessing the power of solar and wind. By providing comprehensive weather data, forecasts, and real-time alerts, the Dashboard helps energy companies stay ahead of the weather, make informed decisions, optimize generation, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. To learn more about our premium offering and its features, please contact our sales team.

About OpenWeather:

OpenWeather provides weather data for any location on the globe using a proprietary hyperlocal forecasting model with a resolution from 500 m to 2 km, globally. More than 6,000,000 customers from logistics, agriculture, insurance, energy, retail, and many other sectors, are working with the company's weather products.

OpenWeather cooperates with global meteorological agencies such as MetOffice and NOAA, and enhances its model with data from radars, weather stations and satellites. The company provides great availability of service at 99.9% for enterprise-level products.

The products can be easily integrated into complex IT systems and are ideal for ML analytic systems. OpenWeather is a member of Royal Meteorological Society and an Achilles-certified supplier. OpenWeather ethical initiatives include support of educators and students, not-for-profit subscriptions for the general public to increase weather awareness, and recent Ukrainian donation programme.

For more information on how to gain access to our OpenWeather products, please email us.