Short-term forecast of conditions for photovoltaics and wind energy
Published: 5, December, 2023

Innovation offer
Energy
Karlsruhe Low-Cloud Exploratory Platform (KLOCX) (GERMANY)
TRL / Lifecycle: TRL 3 — Experimental proof of concept
Type of collaboration: open to suggestions
Keywords: photovoltaics, energy, fog, wind
Systems at KLOCX measures atmospheric conditions (clouds, aerosols, wind) relevant to renewable energies, in particular photovoltaics and wind energy. By analysing selected properties of low-level clouds and their change over time, KLOCX offers precise information on current conditions for renewable energy, provides short-term forecasts of changes in low-level cloud and fog cover, and extends them using satellite data.
The adoption of this innovation offer leads to more efficient operations of renewable energy infrastructures and energy grids planning.