CalibSun products

The data calibration technology of irradiance estimated by the satellite-based FUTURE relies on a 12-month on-site measurement campaign. This consecutive 12 months duration, often conducted during the impact study phase, is ideal for collecting a sufficient data history. It allows capturing meteorological fluctuations specific to each season without constraining the project schedule. Work conducted by CalibSun has demonstrated that calibration results are very robust over 12 months, and extending it to 24 months would yield only a slight improvement. Conducting a campaign of intermediate duration would bring no benefit and could even compromise performance, as some seasons would be observed twice and others only once.