// Unrivaled accuracy
Wind and solar energy forecasting
Accurate energy forecasts are essential to effectively manage assets and investments, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge in energy markets. Vaisala Xweather combines cutting-edge modeling, robust data science, and high-speed supercomputing to produce accurate energy forecasts up to 240 hours ahead for individual wind and solar projects and regions. We deliver high-quality observed and forecasted energy data for solar and wind farms across the United States and Canada with other regions available on request.
Wind energy forecasts
Our wind power generation forecasts combine the actual operating characteristics of each project, the most advanced weather forecasts available, and powerful machine learning algorithms.
Solar energy forecasts
Xweather solar energy forecasts use cutting-edge supercomputing capabilities to combine each solar project's unique environmental considerations with superior irradiance forecasts.
// See the connection
Improved situational awareness
The Xweather situational awareness tool forecasts the key weather parameters for renewable energy globally and provides an intuitive, map-based visualization of renewable energy production across the major electricity trading markets in the United States and parts of Canada.
Energy forecasting
Circles on the map mark the location of energy projects. The color indicates the project’s estimated energy output as a percentage of its nameplate capacity. Here we see a wind farm operating at close to capacity.
Weather forecasting
Map layers include wind speed and direction at hub height 100 meters above ground level, global horizontal irradiance (GHI) at ground level, cloud cover, atmospheric pressure, precipitation rate and type, snow depth, and air temperature at 2 m.
Timeline
Look ahead with an animated six-day forecast or review forecasts from up to 60 hours in the past.
Energy forecasting
Circles on the map mark the location of energy projects. The color indicates the project’s estimated energy output as a percentage of its nameplate capacity. Here we see a wind farm operating at close to capacity.
Weather forecasting
Map layers include wind speed and direction at hub height 100 meters above ground level, global horizontal irradiance (GHI) at ground level, cloud cover, atmospheric pressure, precipitation rate and type, snow depth, and air temperature at 2 m.
Timeline
Look ahead with an animated six-day forecast or review forecasts from up to 60 hours in the past.
Three ways to integrate energy forecasts into your operations