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Solar PV: Irradiance Sensor Response Time

To kick off our ISO 9060:2018 solar irradiance measurement educational series, we are delving into the technical specifications and science behind the response time of your pyranometers. Inside Your Pyranometer:...
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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...
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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...
Hydrology
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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...
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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,...
MeteorologySolar Energy

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...
Hydrology
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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...
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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...
Hydrology
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2025 Hydrometeorological Monitoring Trends

Three Key Trends: AI, IoT, and Localized Measurements In the face of climate change, the need for accurate, comprehensive information has never been more critical. The integration of Artificial Intelligence...
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Newsletter – SPOTTLIGHT 06/24

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 to SPOTTLIGHT...
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Soiling Measurement and Monitoring on Photovoltaic Sites

Prior to a webinar on O&M efficiency with SolarCleano, a Luxembourg-based company specializing in solar panel-cleaning robotics, we sat down with Udo Kronmueller, our Applications Development Manager for Solar. Udo...
Solar Energy
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Solar PV Webinars: A Roundup of Three Popular Sessions

The photovoltaics industry is regarded as one of the fastest-growing sectors in renewable energy. With advancing technological innovations, emerging trends blending how to use PV sites (AgroPV as an example),...
Solar Energy