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Contrasting solar conditions emerged in September, as low-pressure systems brought cloud cover to Western Europe, while Northern regions benefited from sunnier, high-pressure conditions.

Hurricane Milton caused localized disruptions to solar energy in the southeast but solar production across the rest of the US remained strong, with many regions experiencing above-average irradiance.

Some regions of South America saw record solar generation due to clear skies, while areas near the Amazon experienced up to 20% drop in irradiance due to wildfires. Learn more about its impacts on the latest analysis using the Solcast API.

Understand how cloud cover and cloud opacity impact surface irradiance. Learn which metric is more applicable for solar energy applications.

August 2024 saw record-breaking solar irradiance in the Southern US due to sustained clear skies, while the Northeast struggled with cloud cover and rainfall, which significantly impacted solar production. Learn more about the contrasting weather conditions across North America.

Storm Boris brought severe flooding with record-breaking rainfall across Central Europe, while the UK and Alpine regions saw their first snowfalls of the season.

Discover how Typhoon Yagi, a Category 5 storm, caused unprecedented drops in solar production across Southeast Asia, impacting cities like Hanoi, Shenzhen, and Manila.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Solcast topped the charts in the forecast accuracy trial, using its Advanced PV Model and years of continuous improvements.

Most of Europe saw record-breaking solar generation in August, with irradiance up to 20% above normal, driven by a strong high-pressure system.

Proving its leadership in solar forecasting, Solcast, a DNV Company, achieved the lowest error rate in the EPRI trial spanning 5 solar plants and 12 weeks from hour ahead to day ahead.

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