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Supporting decade of growth in the solar sector
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Supporting decade of growth in the solar sector

At Solargis, we have supported a decade of growth in the solar sector – and continue to support it through its transition into a new phase of post-subsidy development and operation. Reducing risk in this changing landscape requires a focus on efficiency. Solar asset owners are looking to get the most out of their projects, supported by the latest developments in solar and meteorological data.

Further European solar records to follow in 2020
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Further European solar records to follow in 2020

High April solar resource levels in the UK and Germany drive new production records, while new capacity helps Spain hit record production despite below average resource in March

Letter from Marcel Suri
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Letter from Marcel Suri

Amid the global disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic – and the wide-ranging impacts it has had throughout the solar supply chain, from manufacturing, to project development, to operations and maintenance (O&M) – one thing has become clear: Solar power is essential.

3-year North American irradiance shortfall underscores need for accurate solar data
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3-year North American irradiance shortfall underscores need for accurate solar data

Below average solar irradiation between 2017-19 has a prolonged impact on solar project performance and returns - up to 10% in some regions

Global Solar Atlas – updated data and new features available!
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Global Solar Atlas – updated data and new features available!

We are proud to announce the release of Global Solar Atlas version 2.0. The new online app comes with updated data and new features that Solargis has developed for The World Bank.

Solar maps of 145 countries released for free download on Global Solar Atlas
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Solar maps of 145 countries released for free download on Global Solar Atlas

In collaboration with the World Bank Group, today we are releasing new mid-sized maps of 145 countries on Global Solar Atlas.

Google Earth maps for the whole world released by Solargis on Global Solar Atlas
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Google Earth maps for the whole world released by Solargis on Global Solar Atlas

Solargis releases GHI, DNI and PVOUT maps for Google Earth in kmz format.

Precipitable Water (PWAT) - new data parameter
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Precipitable Water (PWAT) - new data parameter

Precipitable water or ‘PWAT’ in short, is the depth of water in a column of the atmosphere if all the water in that column were precipitated as rain.

Solargis presents new climData reports
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Solargis presents new climData reports

We have developed new functionalities of reports that are available now through our climData.

Solargis develops Global Solar Atlas for the public good
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Solargis develops Global Solar Atlas for the public good

Solargis is proud to announce the launch of the Global Solar Atlas, developed by Solargis as part of the World Bank Group’s ESMAP initiative.

Annual average values of solar resource and temperature are now available for free via iMaps
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Annual average values of solar resource and temperature are now available for free via iMaps

From today onwards, we are also opening access to long-term annual averages of key solar parameters GHI, DIF, and DNI via Solargis iMaps prospecting tool.

World Bank and IFC award Master Agreement to Solargis for solar resource assessment services
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World Bank and IFC award Master Agreement to Solargis for solar resource assessment services

In a competitive procurement process, led by the World Bank Group, Solargis has been selected for solar resource assessment and mapping services.