Protecting Solar Energy Assets From Hazardous Weather, Concurrent with this optimistic clean energy outlook is the likelihood that precipitation events become more extreme,
, between 2020 and 2035 solar power is estimated to rise from 3% to 14% of total energy production in the United States. By the year 2050, this particular renewable energy source may account for 20%.
Figure 1. The U.S. NWS Storm Prediction Center map shows Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska most at risk, with some parts facing hail events with hailstone sizes > 2 inches with a frequency more than one day per year. Image courtesy ofAs large hail events remain rare, the damage they cause can be very significant.
Seeking cost controls, utilities are turning to weather data to protect their assets. The delivery of actionable information is providing more awareness of potential hail damage and lead time to prepare.With a forecast timeframe of up to 3 days, operators and field crew teams can monitor and prepare assets for the risks.
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