Energy
MetGIS weather data for energy providers – focus on renewable energy sources
MetGIS weather data for energy providers: The future of energy – renewable and data-driven
In the current energy landscape, wind, sun, and water are gaining significant prominence in the realm of electricity production, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing energy transition. These sustainable sources are a driving force behind the progress of this transition. The predictability of power generation relies heavily on weather patterns. MetGIS offers precise weather data, enabling efficient management of production and accurate prediction of fluctuations. Rely on our extensive array of weather parameters to establish a solid foundation for your own energy production. Our weather data is not only available for future predictions but also in hourly grids for historical analysis, making it ideal for training AI models.
Advantages at a glance: How MetGIS supports your energy production
- High-resolution historical weather data for training AI applications
- Wide range of APIs with special parameters for renewable energy generation
- Predictability of sustainable resources such as wind, sun and water
- Accurate weather and snowpack input for hydrological models
- Simple solutions even without programming knowledge (MetGIS Pro+ weather dashboard, MetGIS PDF reports)
MetGIS: Specific weather parameters for sustainable energy production
WATER POWER
- Amounts of rain and fresh snow
- New snow density
- Probability of precipitation
- Probability of thunderstorms
- Snow line
- Zero degree limit
- High-resolution snowpack information
SOLAR ENERGY
- Air temperature
- Short-wave radiation (global radiation)
- Long-wave radiation
- Cloud cover
- Cloud tops and cloud base
- Sunrise and sunset times taking into account the local terrain
WIND ENERGY
- Wind speed and direction (for any altitude)
- Wind gusts
- Wind components u and v
SOLAR ENERGY AND PHOTOVOLTAICS
PRECISE FORECASTS FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
Accurate forecasting models are essential for effective planning and management of solar energy generation. The variability of solar radiation necessitates precise forecasts to ensure grid stability. Many countries have legal obligations to report the amount of electricity fed into the grid in advance. Accurate weather forecasts are also increasingly important, especially in the context of energy communities. MetGIS provides reliable data to optimize planning and enhance the efficiency of solar systems. Key meteorological parameters include air temperature, cloud cover, wind strength and various radiation parameters, particularly global radiation.
WATER POWER
USE THE FLOW OF WEATHER FOR YOUR PRODUCTION
MetGIS weather data allows you to leverage natural forces to strategically plan hydropower production and minimize the risks to your facilities posed by extreme weather conditions. Hydropower relies heavily on favorable weather conditions. By integrating high-resolution meteorological models with topographical models, MetGIS provides distinct advantages for this purpose. In addition to providing precise precipitation forecasts, we specialize in calculating detailed information regarding fresh snow, temperature, and snow line. This allows us to differentiate between rain and snowfall over catchments, enabling precise runoff prediction.
This information is crucial for flood mitigation and for understanding long-term runoff trends. For instance, a snowy winter indicates ample water for the melting period, which is a key parameter for energy production. Additionally, we provide real-time satellite-based data on snow cover as part of our service portfolio. Our data is frequently utilized as input for hydrological models, such as runoff models. These models are partly provided by our customers and partly by our partner companies.
WIND ENERGY
HARNESS THE POWER OF THE WIND AND BENEFIT FROM METGIS
Accurate wind information is essential for the planning and operation of wind farms. Since wind characteristics vary at different heights, specialized weather data is necessary to make the best use of wind turbines. MetGIS provides stable and accurate wind data for efficient utilization of wind as a natural resource. We have the capability to do this because we operate closely meshed atmospheric models that incorporate high-resolution terrain data. Our comprehensive wind information, available at various sea levels, encompasses mean wind speed, wind direction, and wind gusts, ensuring our clients have the data they need to make informed decisions.
MetGIS weather products to support energy producers:
METGIS POINT API
PRECISE WEATHER INFORMATION
The MetGIS Point API is a reliable and powerful solution for querying point-based weather data. Via the API we offer a variety of weather parameters, which are available in different output formats.
The API can be integrated into your application quickly and easily.
- For websites, apps and business applications
- Ultra-precise weather data with a resolution of up to 30 meters
- Available worldwide, even for remote regions
METGIS MAPS API
HIGH-RESOLUTION WEATHER LAYERS
Our Maps API makes it easy to integrate weather data into external information systems and platforms that are based on the Tile Map Service (TMS) standard.
The weather information can thus be placed as a “color layer” over background maps such as Google Maps or OpenStreetMap.
- Impressive visualization – unique worldwide
- Resolution up to 30 meters for highest zoom levels
- Integration into existing maps (PNG/PBF files, TMS)
- Numerical weather values (UTFGrid) available
METGIS HIST API
HISTORICAL WEATHER DATA WITH THE HIGHEST PRECISION
MetGIS provides an extensive set of historical weather data.
To generate the data, we went beyond the usual standard.
Our approach not only includes global weather reanalysis models, but also integrates information from regional simulation models and measurement series from certified weather stations.
- Fast download via link or simple API integration
- Historical weather data accurate to within a few hundred meters
- One-off or regular query
- Perfect for AI applications
METGIS LONG RANGE FORECAST API
WEATHER FORECASTS FOR THE FUTURE
The MetGIS Long Range Forecast API relies on ensemble modeling. For this purpose, different forecasts (“ensemble members”) are used and compared with each other. The accuracy of weather predictions is directly related to the number of ensemble members who predict a certain weather situation.
MetGIS is able to recognise trends and forecast probabilities, and make these available to you.
- Long-term weather forecasts for the next 7 months
- Different time resolutions (month or day)
- Forecasts for temperature, precipitation and radiation
- More flexibility through long-term planning options in various sectors, e.g. agriculture, tourism, energy, logistics
WEATHER DASHBOARD (METGIS PRO+)
High-resolution and interactive
MetGIS Pro+ is your ready-to-use solution for weather data – simple, efficient and effective. This interactive, advanced dashboard bundles high-resolution weather and snow information into one easy-to-use application. All information is presented graphically, allowing you to leverage MetGIS’ extensive expertise and experience in an intuitive GUI interface.
- Zoomable interactive forecast maps in extremely high resolution (up to 30 m)
- 24/7 online access via your web browser
- 3-day forecast in the form of weather maps
- 10-day forecast (forecast tables) for any points in the weather maps
- Temperature, precipitation, fresh snow, wind, cloud cover, sunshine duration, snow conditions, and much more
PDF WEATHER REPORTS
Daily weather reports in your email inbox
The MetGIS Weather PDF Report is a straightforward, ready-to-use solution that automatically notifies you on a one-time or recurring basis regarding the weather forecast for the coming days. It presents all significant meteorological details in a compact, graphically designed PDF format, incorporating embedded forecast information in a compact, easy-to-understand layout. It enables rapid and straightforward comprehension of current and future weather conditions.
- Daily weather forecast for one or more locations as a PDF sent straight to your inbox
- Combines texts and graphics
- Individual design and parameters, different language versions
- Use on desktop, smartphone or as a printout
Why professionals rely on MetGIS
Premium weather data: up to 30 meter resolution
We are proud to combine innovative weather models with precise terrain data, which is integral to the high quality of our forecasts. This claim is supported by verification studies that have been conducted on several continents since 2007.
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