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Renewable energy collection
Solar and Wind Energy

Weather plays a crucial role in the performance, safety, and longevity of renewable energy assets. OpenWeather provides critical climate insights to support all industry participants - from energy providers and maintenance teams, to traders and many others - enabling safe and resilient operations.

Lead confidently in the evolving energy landscape with OpenWeather’s data and analytics.

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Solar Irradiance & Energy Prediction service

Our dedicated Solar Energy service enables you to track and estimate solar energy generation, as well as analyze historical data for specific locations globally through our Solar Irradiance API. Additionally, receive insights tailored to each solar panel’s specifications and previous levels of energy generation - not just location - via our Solar Panel Energy Prediction tool. Optimize panel placement, streamline planning, and ensure asset protection with OpenWeather.

✔ GHI, DNI and DHI indices for cloudy and clear sky models

✔ Solar panel output prediction for cloudy and clear sky models

✔ Daily aggregation for every day with 1-hour and 15-minutes step

✔ Historical, current and forecast data

✔ Global coverage

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Wind & Energy Prediction service

Our Wind Energy Collection provides precise, up-to-date wind data across various heights to ensure transparent and predictable energy generation. Data is available for specific sites or any location globally. With access to historical, real-time, and forecast insights through our Wind products, you can enhance planning, respond promptly to changes, and refine your strategic vision.

✔ Critical wind conditions: wind speed, direction, gust

✔ Data for specific hub heights including most popular 80, 100 and 200 m

✔ Historical, current and forecast data

✔ Global coverage

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Weather data service

OpenWeather offers an extensive archive of weather insights, spanning over 45+ years of historical data to minute-by-minute nowcasts and long-term climate forecasts. Our data includes such parameters as temperature, humidity, lightning, severe weather insights, and many more. Leverage this comprehensive resource to enhance renewable operations, optimise maintenance planning, conduct historical risk assessments, and ensure the safety of your assets. Be prepare to any weather conditions with OpenWeather Current & Forecast and Historical data collections.

✔ Resolution from 500 m to 2 km

✔ Global coverage

✔ Data updates every 10 minutes

✔ Set of forecast with detalization from minutes to days and daily aggregation

✔ 45+ years of historical data, includes historical actuals and historical forecasts (previous forecasts)

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Use case

Find site for farm


Choosing the right location for a green energy farm is a critical factor for maximising asset efficiency. Assessing the suitability of a site involves analysing key elements such as weather conditions, including sunlight availability and wind resources, land characteristics, regulatory constraints, economic feasibility, and proximity to transmission power lines. With our advanced analytics, you gain valuable insights into the most optimal locations for grid installation, ensuring the highest energy output and efficiency for your green energy projects.

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Long-term planning based on history data


Unlock the full potential of your long-term renewable energy strategy by leveraging OpenWeather's precise historical data on solar and wind patterns. Our extensive datasets provide a detailed view of historical solar and wind conditions, enabling you to assess patterns and trends that directly impact energy production. In addition, our historical weather data and forecasts allow you to visualize different scenarios, helping you prepare for variations in energy output and demand. Equip your team with the knowledge to make strategic decisions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize the return on your investments in renewable energy.

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Maximize power grid efficiency


Take control of your power grid with our advanced solutions enable you to identify the most profitable opportunities for offering, purchasing, and storing electricity. By utilizing accurate data from OpenWeather on weather conditions, solar, and wind patterns you can proactively respond to fluctuations in customer demand in changing weather conditions. This proactive approach allows you to pinpoint optimal times for energy transactions, ultimately maximizing your profitability. Leverage insightful solar and wind data to make strategic decisions that not only benefit your business but also minimize waste and optimize your energy portfolio.

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