Utility PV Weather Stations

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 also provide our clients:

• Electrical drawings
• Weather station diagrams
• Enclosure layout drawings
• SCADA Modbus TCP point list
• Detailed bill of materials

We offer MET stations configured 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

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.

• RC22 Soiling Sensor

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 off-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.