How accurate are solar and PV forecasts?

As stated in (Beyer et al., 2009) and (Lorenz et al., 2009), the accuracy of solar and PV forecasts depends mostly on climate type and weather conditions.

What percentage of the solar PV market is based on thin-film technology?

Currently, thin-film technology accounts for only 5% of the global solar PV market, while silicon-based solar modules still hold approximately 95% of the global PV module market (GlobalData, 2018).

Why are area forecasts important for photovoltaic systems?

Area forecasts of power output of photovoltaic systems are important for system operators in charge of keeping the balance between demand and supply of power in electricity grids.

How has the growth in PV markets impacted the power industry?

The exponential growth seen in PV markets has led to the development of large-scale power plants, which has increased demands for better tools for inspection and monitoring.

What is a forecasting power output of photovoltaic system based on?

In: “Forecasting power output of photovoltaic system based on weather classification and support vector machine”. Conference record ‐ IAS annual meeting (IEEE industry applications society); 2011. Shields J, Karr M, Tooman T, Sowle D, Moore S. “The whole sky imager—a year of progress”.

How can advanced weather forecasting improve the reliability of solar generation?

Advanced weather forecasting can help reduce the uncertainty of solar generation. Enhancements from the use and management of big data and artificial intelligence can increase the accuracy of the forecast and hence the overall reliability of the system.