SmartHelio, a solar software company from Switzerland, has launched an AI-powered tool that can predict solar energy output with up to 98.5% accuracy. This tool helps forecast Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) and wind resources, making it easier to invest in new and existing solar plants by reducing risks.
The AI Suite includes two main tools:
- Predictive Autopilot – Provides predictive analytics to help solar plant operators make better decisions.
- Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) – Uses weather data and climate events to help investors understand how climate change could affect the performance of their solar plants.
With SmartHelio’s Suite, users can see how climate change might impact future solar plant performance and make better investment choices today. The Suite also allows flexibility in choosing components for solar installations, focusing on compatibility, safety, and cost-efficiency. This helps operators save money and boost system performance.
SmartHelio will showcase its AI-powered Suite at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim, California, from September 9-12.
Govinda Upadhyay, CEO of SmartHelio, said, “Managing PV plants is often inefficient due to outdated data and reporting methods, which can lead to financial risks. Our solution addresses these issues, improving performance and profitability.”
The CRA tool processes over 100 variables, including weather data, environmental factors like proximity to lakes or mountains, global climate indices, and human factors like pollution and urbanization. It accurately forecasts solar irradiance and wind speed for solar farms.
The Autopilot platform offers recommendations for future development and helps keep solar plants running efficiently, reducing operational and replacement costs by up to 80%.
Source: pv-magazine-india
