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Floating PV Monitoring: Advancing Sustainability with Smart Sensor Technology
Solar and hydropower are two pillars of the global renewable energy mix, but their true potential emerges when they work together. Research from the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory suggests...
1,000 new weather stations for Austria – Local data for precise forecasts
In Austria, a pioneering network of 1,000 modern weather stations is being established to set new standards in local weather forecasting. In cooperation with two weather services, the telecommunications provider...
Telemetry Whitepaper LTE-M vs. 4G
The evolution of cellular technology has brought about various standards and categories; each tailored to specific use cases. Among these, LTE-M (also known as Cat M1) and standard 4G LTE...
Built to Last: MTBF and the Enduring Legacy of Kipp & Zonen Pyranometers at HTW Saar
In the world of solar energy measurement, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. For around a century, Kipp & Zonen has set the benchmark in solar irradiance monitoring, and nothing illustrates...
OTT Hydromet Devices Now Compliant with EN 18031-1:2024 Cybersecurity Standard
Kempten, July 2025 — As cybersecurity becomes a cornerstone of trust in connected technologies, OTT Hydromet is proud to announce that its connected hydrological and meteorological monitoring devices are now...
Podcast: What is Agrivoltaics? Live From the Agrivoltaics World Conference
The utility-scale solar photovoltaics sector is constantly changing as experts find new ways to optimize limited environmental resources. Agrivoltaics is a fascinating innovation for land-scarce regions that combines farming and...
FAQ on Heavy Rain and Flood Monitoring
Flood monitoring is a crucial part of civil protection and urban planning. As extreme weather events become more frequent, it is more important than ever that municipalities, engineering offices and...
Observe and Thrive From the Top of the World: Science at the Summit
In a bold leap for climate science, a team of international scientists has successfully installed weather stations as a groundbreaking scientific initiative aimed at deepening our understanding of high-altitude climate...
Solar Radiation: How Dew, Frost, and Soiling Affect Irradiance Monitoring, and Ways to Mitigate
Don’t Let Dew, Frost, or Dirt Cloud Your Data Accurate measurement of solar radiation is essential for applications ranging from climate modeling and atmospheric research to solar energy forecasting. Yet,...
Guide to Planning a Flood Monitoring Station
The importance of flood monitoring is steadily increasing as heavy rainfall events become more frequent, requiring monitoring even in previously unaffected areas. This development calls for comprehensive and reliable monitoring...
Newsletter – SPOTTLIGHT 03/25
This is the web version of the OTT HydroMet Newsletter. If you want to receive the email, you can subscribe here by choosing 'Solutions, Products and News'. Dear Reader, Welcome...
How to Determine the Best Water Level Sensor for Your Site
Water level monitoring is crucial for managing water resources, flood mitigation, and environmental protection. With the launch of the OTT RLS 500, a next-generation radar level sensor, it's an excellent...