Solar energy forecasting is considered an essential scientific aspect in supporting efforts to
integrate solar energy into power grids. Moreover, solar energy forecasting plays an …

The validation of the potential energy yield of bifacial PV systems of various configurations at
low latitudes under West African climatic conditions is critical for evaluating performance and …

This study calibrated and compared the capabilities of hourly global horizontal irradiance
(GHI) clear sky models for six Moroccan locations, using the McClear clear sky model as a …

The study compares the performance of satellite-based datasets and the Ångström–Prescott
(AP) model in estimating the daily global horizontal irradiance (GHI) for stations in South …

Being part of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), the McClear service
provides estimates of the downwelling shortwave irradiance and its direct and diffuse …

This study validates the hourly satellite based and reanalysis based global horizontal
irradiance (GHI) for sites in South Africa. Hourly GHI satellite based namely: SOLCAST …

The deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased globally to meet renewable
energy targets. Intermittent PV power generated due to cloud-induced variability introduces …

The availability of accurate and reliable solar radiation data is very important to explore solar
energy potential for commercial power plants. This study presents the validation of global …

Estimations of clear-sky Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) are essential to assess the solar
resources. These clear-sky models are the basis when studying any solar project. However …

This research develops and validates new decomposition models for hourly direct Normal
Irradiance (DNI) estimations for Southern African data. Localised models were developed …