MET Stations for Utility PV
Sensors,
Meters, and Apps
Enjoy fully customizable MET stations designed for utility PV plants. These modular weather stations integrate with multiple SCADA applications and hardware platforms. We offer both high-end and economical MET station solutions.
We offer SunSpec-Certified MET stations, as well as configurations to meet the IEC 61724-1 international standard. For Canadian utility sites, our MET stations meet the ISO Rule 304.9 Table 1 specifications.
Popular MET Stations
| Sensor | High-End MET Station | Value MET Station - PVmet 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Irradiance | EKO, Kipp & Zonen, Huskeflux | EKO - supports 3 |
| BOM Temp | PT1000 | RainWise - supports 3 |
| Soiling | Atonometrics RC22, DustIQ | n/a |
| Rain | Pronamic | PVmet 500 Series Rain Gauge |
| Hail | Luft | n/a |
| Wind | RM Young | Mini Aervane, Ultrasonic |
| Relative Humidity, Temp | RM Young | PVmet 500 |
| Barometric Pressure | BaroVUE 10 | PVmet 500 |
Pyranometers for Utility PV
Pyranometers are used to measure Global Horoizontal Irradiance GHI, DHI or Plane of Array Irradiance (POA), mounted horizontally to measure GHI. These can be mounted at a tilt to measure POA irradiance. In an inverted position, it measures the reflected irradiance, also known as albedo.
For diffused measurements, we also offer the automated Sun Tracker from EKO. This measurement is necessary for the Canadian ISO Rule 304.9 Table 1. An option for the Sun Tracker is the manual shading ring.
Soiling Sensors for Utility Solar
Energy generation losses due to dust, sand, pollen, salt, and other particulates on a PV surface are called PV soiling losses. A soiling sensor, is used to help operators determine when and where panels need cleaning. It is a way of assisting PV plant operators and quantifying power loss.
Installation, Commissioning, O&M Services
We can offer full installation & commissioning services including concrete foundations & chain-link fence building. Also on-site operations and maintenance (O&M) services are available for installed MET stations.
Solar Resource Assessment
Accurately measure the available energy from the sun for a potential utility PV installation. The solution includes pyranometers, MET station, and data logger. We offer full installation & commissioning services including concrete foundations & chain-link fence. Also we offer on-site O&M services for installed MET stations.
Remote Weather Stations for Utility PV
PowerWise offers oof-grid packages to collect valuable weather data in remote locations. Typically, the configuration includes the weather station and a NEMA enclosure mounted to a tripod or tower. Inside the enclosure is a gateway, cellular modem, and battery bank. A PV panel charges the battery and powers the cell modem and gateway.
Experienced Solar PV Weather Team
Our team includes leading engineers and product managers in the solar MET station industry. We co-authored the first Modbus specification for SunSpec standards. We lead the team who developed the first PVmet weather station. We have customers and industry contacts from all over the world. You can trust the PowerWise team with your utility PV MET stations. Call +1-207-370-6517, email sales@powerwisesystems.com, or use our webform.
Contact PowerWise today