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SolarGIS News ArchiveSolar database for iMaps and pvPlanner is being extended to cover South America
Full funcionality of iMaps and pvPlanner is available for most of South American continent. Solar radiation data for the western part (Chile and surrounding countries) is derived from GEOS-EAST satellite data, which are analyzed for a period 2006 to 2011 with a 30-minute to 3-hour temporal resolution. The period will be extended to cover 1999 to 2011 in the close future. The eastern part (Brasilia and surrounding countries) is derived from Meteosat satellites, operating in the PRIME region. Presently, solar radiation data for a period 1994 to 2004 in a 30-minute temporal resolution are available for iMaps and pvPlanner. This period will be extended to 1994 to 2011.
Air-temperature dataset updated to global coverage
Solar radiation data available for South AmericaOur effort in processing the satellite data in a new region, covered by the GOES-EAST satellites, delivers the first results. The SolarGIS data for the western part of South America cover the period from 1999 up to the present, data for the most regions of Brazil are available from 1994. Already NOW the solar radiation data are available for offline requests for the whole South American continent. Database for SolarGIS pvSpot extended to Southern Africa
Database for SolarGIS pvSpot has been extended to Southern Africa, covering the most part of South Africa and Lesotho. The application provide better control over electricity production of PV systems on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Try for free, now.
A new webservice 'dataDelivery' is being introducedThe machine-to-machine application may serve you with the most recent data from SolarGIS database or calculated electricity output of your PV system. The process is fully automatized. More » Solar database for iMaps and pvPlanner is being extended to cover South Asia with 13 years of dataAfter the recent substantial update of SolarGIS database in PRIME region, new data and maps are being updated in IODC region during these days. Data coverage is being extended geographically and temporary. Presently, most of South Asia with 13 years of data (period 1999-2011) are fully operated by for iMaps and pvPlanner applications. SolarGIS maps for Google Earth: make your work more effectiveSolarGIS maps in combination with Google Earth (or similar software) can be used as an effective presentation tool of solar potential in the area of your interest. Maps are available as GeoTIFF or Tiled images, which can be used also in other GIS software. More » SolarGIS posterMaps with updated data
Solar database for iMaps and pvPlanner features 17 years of data!
The calculation of solar radiation data for the period 1994-2010 has been completed for PRIME region (covering most of Europe, Africa and Middle East). Updated database with 17 years of data has been released for iMaps and pvPlanner and replaced the previous version, which featured with 7 years data.
Year 2011Quality management system of GeoModel Solar
SolarGIS maps used in India Solar HandbookBridge to India has made use of SolarGIS solar irradiation maps in the India Solar Handbook that was launched at Intersolar Mumbai. The handbook (PDF version available for download from Bridge to India website) provides a complete industry overview for solar energy in India. Fundamental system updates in User account and Purchase section
Many substantial system updates have been released, simplifying account creation and purchase management for SolarGIS users.
Improve the visibility of your company or activities with SolarGIS products
GeoModel Solar has become a member of EPIA
Aerosols and solar radiation modelling: lecture available to downloadThe presentation GMES atmosphere monitoring services for solar energy applications: experience from SolarGIS database is available for download (PDF, 8 MB). This lecture was given by Tomas Cebecauer GMES Workshop on Atmosphere monitoring in Brussels, Belgium. Bankable Solar Resource Assessment presented at RTF's Rajasthan workshop in IndiaSolarGIS solutions were presented at Solar Energy and Smart Grid workshop in Jodhpur, India, organized by Regional Task Force (RTF). Our contributions raised the attention in the field of Solar Data and Energy Management Infrastructure and especially in Bankable Solar Resource Assessment and Risk Management (the presentations have been released for public access). SolarGIS backgrounds lecture available to downloadThe SolarGIS presentation is available for download (PDF, 20 MB). This lecture was given at EUPVSEC 2011 Conference and it provides a good overview of the knowledge behind SolarGIS. GeoModel Solar team shares its knowledge with solar energy communityThe GeoModel Solar team has participated on a few notable conferences and workshops in the last 4 months. Our results are reflected in 11 scientific papers, 7 posters and more than 10 oral scientific presentations in the various conference sessions. Now, we share our state-of-the-art knowledge with the solar energy community. Check our updated list of publication, including full-text scientific papers. SolarGIS data used in the report about photovoltaics competitiveness carried out by EPIAEuropean Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) used SolarGIS data for the report Solar Photovoltaics competing in the energy sector - On the road to competitiveness (full download of the PDF file available on EPIA website). The history, state-of-the-art and future potential of PV power generation and costs are widely disscussed in this study. SolarGIS pvPlanner and iMaps for Indian subcontinentFull functionality of pvPlanner and iMaps applications has been launched for the Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan). This is a first area with online data in IODC region. The rest of Asia (covered by SolarGIS database) will be completed in a few steps before the end of 2011. Scientific paper among the 10 top cited articles in Solar Energy journal
The scientific paper
"Šúri M., Huld T.A., Dunlop E.D., Ossenbrink H.A.: is in the TOP 10 cited articles within the last 5 years in Solar Energy journal.
The main contributor, Mr. Marcel Šúri, is the author of SolarGIS Operational data services including web-services and FTP/email data delivery launched
SolarGIS data and computational methods now available via web-services. The first web-service in use imitates the click on the Calculate button in pvPlanner application.
SolarGIS data used as a reference for comparing and validationSolarGIS solar radiation data have been used as a reference for comparison and validation of ground measurements for 4 sites in Germany and the Netherlands. The authors - André Mermoud (University of Geneva and co-founder of PVsyst) and Pierre Ineichen (University of Geneva, solar radiation expert), explain the possible issues with sensor calibration and resulting underestimation of PV simulation. Download and read two full-text articles (in the chapter Software evaluation). SolarGIS pvSpot launched in beta releaseThe new SolarGIS application - pvSpot - has been launched in beta release. SolarGIS pvSpot provides estimates of PV production for any PV system in the area covered by SolarGIS database. It is a sensor-less and independent solution of monitoring electricity production of your PV installations. While in beta version, the system is free to use. Try pvSpot now! New cartographic enhancements and updates of GHI and DNI maps in SolarGIS iMapsThe updated full coverage maps of Global horizontal irradiation (GHI) and Direct normal irradiation (DNI) have been released. The new discrete colour legend enables better readability of the maps. The other maps will be gradually updated, too. Check SolarGIS iMaps. SolarGIS video presentations and tutorials on YouTubeCheck our YouTube channel for new SolarGIS video presentations and tutorials. The video materials are being continuously updated. SolarGIS and GeoModel Solar on Twitter and LinkedInJoin us on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter. New generation of interactive Horizon editor launched and implemented to pvPlanner
When PV system is not located in the open landscape, but e.g. in urban area, some objects (like high buildings, big trees, etc.) can shade the modules during some periods of the day. Interactive Horizon editor provides the tools for adaptation of the horizon based on the horizon maps, panorama photos or simple geometric estimation. Horizon editor can be particularly helpful for designing PV roof systems. iMaps ReportsNew feature provides access to long-term monthly and annual averages of solar and air-temperature parameters directly from iMaps. According to your needs, data can be downloaded as PDF, XLS or CSV files. Find out more in our 'how to' pages. Time period of solar radiation database extended to 17 years or 12 years (based on region)
Solar radiation data is now available as follows:
Free solar mapsMaps of global horizontal irradiation of various countries and regions are available free to download form SolarGIS website. The list of maps is being enlarged and updated continuosly. Complete data for Africa and Middle East is now available onlineThe coverage of the SolarGIS database has been geographically extended to include Middle East and Africa. Data has been fully integrated in pvPlanner and climData; maps are being gradually created and updated for iMaps application. According to IEA SHC Task 36 study, SolarGIS is the best performing databaseThe recent IEA SHC Task 36 data inter-comparison activity, lead by Pierre Ineichen from University of Geneva, has independently confirmed that SolarGIS is the best performing solar radiation database presently available on the market. The major strengths of SolarGIS are in the balanced statistical representation of the values (histograms), very good accuracy in GHI and excellent accuracy in DNI. The low RMSE makes it best performing for a system performance assessment and for monitoring.
The report can be downloaded at:
The annexes to the report, with detailed analysis for each validation site can be downloaded at: More than 12 years of solar radiation data now availableSolar radiation data for more than 12 years in Meteosat Prime region has been made available for offline requests. Improved PV model for amorphous silicon modulespvPlanner calculations have been improved for amorphous silicon modules. Data and PV reports for AsiaSolar data and PV reports for most regions of Asia are now available on request. SolarGIS database v1.6 releaseSubstantial enhancement of calculation methods for solar radiation has been implemented in SolarGIS satellite model. Year 2010We meet at Czech Photovoltaic Conference And Exhibition (11-13 Nov) in Brno, Czech RepublicGeoModel Solar will present SolarGIS services at the Czech Photovoltaic Conference And Exhibition. SolarGIS database v1.5 releaseA number of improvements implemented in the SolarGIS database. Many enhancements have been made in the calculation methods of solar radiation, resulting in improved validation results. SolarGIS to be presented at EuroSun 2010Improvements in SolarGIS software features and online applications will be presented at the EuroSun 2010 Conference in Graz, Austria. We will participate at the conference between 28 Sep and 1 Oct. SolarGIS to be presented at SolarPACES2010Implementation of the new aerosol data into the SolarGIS software, and quality procedures will be presented at the SolarPACES2010 Conference in Perpignan, France. We will participate at the conference between 21 and 24 September. Poster maps site launchedSolarGIS introduces the online shop with printed poster-size solar maps for various regions and countries. These sets of maps represent unique cartographic information useful as a working tool for any solar energy company. SolarGIS pvPlanner launchedSimulation tool for planning and optimisation of photovoltaic systems using climate and geographic data at high temporal and spatial resolution, new generation high performance algorithms and user-friendly interface – online at SolarGIS. Try now or read more about this unique software. SolarGIS methods presented at ASES National Conference, Phoenix, USAMSG-based satellite model for operational solar energy applications will be presented at the ASES National Conference, 17th - 22nd may 2010, Phoenix, USA. SolarGIS climData launchedOnline shop with climate data provides comfortable access to data of Global horizontal irradiation, Diffuse horizontal irradiation, Direct normal irradiation and Average air temperature at 2 meters for any location covered by SolarGIS database. Try now or read more. iMaps – the first service of SolarGIS launchedThe first SolarGIS application – iMaps - provides high resolution interactive solar, temperature, terrain, population, topographic and orthophoto maps and easy access to the SolarGIS databases. Each click on the map immediately shows data useful for site selection of solar energy projects. Try now or read more. before 2010 IdeaAn idea turns into reality – SolarGIS is launched. For almost a decade, the authors of SolarGIS (also the main co-authors of popular PVGIS system) had been playing with the idea of launching a service that would provide online access to high-resolution climate data, maps, software and services for solar energy- all under one roof. The intensive development of the database and software applications started in 2007. |
SolarGIS users benefit from global coverage of 
SolarGIS posterMaps feature with updated solar radiation data, covering the time period from 1994 (respectively 1999). The first set of maps has been issued for South African region. New maps provide updated information about distribution of solar resource and reveal sites with highest potential for solar project development. You may find out more information in the relevant 
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