What is the US large-scale solar photovoltaic database?

The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database provides the locations and array boundaries of U.S. ground-mounted photovoltaic facilities, with capacity of 1 megawatt or more.

Are solar photovoltaic map services free?

Map services and data downloaded from the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database are free and in the public domain.

How does solcast's real-time and Forecast solar data work?

Solcast's real-time and forecast solar data tracks and forecasts real clouds at a resolution of 1-2km and 5 minutes. Our irradiance data and PV power data is updated every 5 to 15 minutes, downscaled to 90 metre resolution. Aerosol and albedo effects are explicitly treated.

How accurate is solcast solar irradiance data?

Solcast solar irradiance data have been found to have a mean bias of +0.33%, ±2.47% Std Dev. and RMSE 15.99%! And similar results globally and across climate zones. The level of accuracy is achieved through the usage of high quality input data, processes using advanced algorithm models, to produce data that’s built for solar.

Are solar panels silent?

Solar panels sit on your roof for decades, silently making electricity from the sun, saving you money and saving the planet a little bit each day. Unfortunately, they’re also silent when they’re not making electricity, for example due to a wiring problem. To make sure your system is working properly, you need a way to check up on them.

Which solar installers offer monitoring software?

There are a few nationwide solar installers that offer monitoring software, but these are mostly re-skinned versions of equipment manufacturer offerings. Other nationwide installers offer web portals with day-after data, but no real-time monitoring. The two that stand apart from the others are SunPower and Tesla.