Data Averaging Method for Standard and Enhanced-resolution Data

SolarAnywhere historical and real-time data is generated at the native temporal resolution of 30 minutes, corresponding to the frequency of global satellite image retrieval.

Standard, hourly resolution data is averaged from the 30-minute data using standard top-of-hour, end-of-period integration. Cloud cover at times when satellite images are collected are projected to top-of-hour, end-of-period using techniques to normalize irradiation against the time period. Hourly data will represent the normalized irradiation from the preceding hour (e.g., 11:00 represents 10:00 to 11:00).

Enhanced, 15-minute resolution data is interpolated from the native 30-minute resolution data.

High-resolution Data

SolarAnywhere high-resolution data is available for both typical year and time series data file types. High-resolution typical year data relies on statistical AI-downscaling methods to produce 1-minute and 5-minute temporal resolution datasets from native satellite imagery, at 1-kilometer spatial resolution. High-resolution time-series data takes advantage of modern satellites, such as GOES, to generate 5-minute, 500-meter nominal native resolution on-demand. To learn more about historical SolarAnywhere High-resolution data, visit the Support Center. High-resolution data is also available for real-time periods, with more information available on our Real-Time Data Model page.

Try It with SolarAnywhere Public

You can view Standard, Enhanced and High-resolution data at select cities across the globe by registering for a no-cost SolarAnywhere Public account.