Satellite Data Revolutionizes Solar Power Planning in Asia Pacific

New research reveals optimal locations and strategies for stable solar energy generation using high-resolution satellite data.

Analysis of Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellite data provides detailed insights into solar irradiance variability.
Regions near the equator show more consistent solar irradiance compared to higher latitudes.
High elevation areas exhibit greater variability due to cloud activity, impacting solar power output.
Study suggests distributed small photovoltaic systems over wide areas to reduce fluctuations in power generation.
Findings aim to enhance solar energy strategies, supporting sustainable energy and climate change mitigation.