Solar energy forecasting

Forecast solar variability and limit unbalancing costs with the most accurate photovoltaic production forecasts.

Solar forecast specifications

Steadysun meets all your needs with accurate and comprehensive forecasts

Graph showing a 24-hour SteadyMet solar power forecast (red line) against actual measured production (blue line) for a single day, with confidence intervals, illustrating forecast accuracy.
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Steadysun Steadymet global horizontal irradiance (GHI) forecast on Steadyweb
Example of Steadysun's Steadymet GHI forecast displayed on Steadyweb

Forecast horizon

From a few minutes to 15 days ahead (depending on the processing chosen).

Update frequency

Every 5 minutes

Time step

Up to 1 minute

Weather parameters

AC/DC Power, GHI, DNI, DHI, GTI, temperature, and more...

Technology

All types of technology (PV, with or without tracking, CSP)

Global coverage

For any size of installation and aggregation: from a few kW to forecasts for a whole country.

Confidence intervals

Measure uncertainty through 11 quantiles (P00, P10, P20, …, P80, P90, P100)

Confidently anticipating solar power production fluctuations

Solar power generation is highly variable; a single cloud can drop production by 80% in a matter of minutes. To efficiently integrate solar energy into electricity grids and markets, accurate advance knowledge of production is crucial.

That’s why Steadysun developed a reliable solar power forecasting solution. By integrating atmospheric dynamics (including cloud cover, live irradiance data, and weather data for solar panels), our ultra-accurate solar energy forecasts empower you to:

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Photovoltaic energy producers

Maximize the financial return of your solar installations, reduce balancing penalties and secure your revenue even during periods of high weather variability.

Operators & technical teams

Strategically plan your maintenance interventions based on optimal weather windows and increase the operational efficiency of your plants.

Power traders & balancing managers

Manage your photovoltaic portfolio with confidence using reliable short and medium-term forecasts. Turn solar variability into a competitive advantage.

Grid managers

Effectively integrate intermittent solar energy into your energy mix and reduce network balancing and congestion costs.

Use the best solar forecasting platform

Everything you need to efficiently manage your solar assets — all in one app

Visualize, optimize, and secure your solar energy production with SteadyWeb, the best solar power forecasting platform. Our all-in-one solution transforms complex weather data into forecasts of exceptional reliability, allowing you to:

  • Drastically reduce your operational risks
  • Maximize your energy injection into the grid
  • Save valuable time with an intuitive interface

Trusted by industry leaders, SteadyWeb combines ease of use and accurate forecasts to optimize every kilowatt-hour of your solar production. 🚀

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Real-time solar forecasts

View real-time photovoltaic production forecasts and weather data, updated continuously few minutes to 15 days.

Calibrate models with your plant’s specifications

Create an exact virtual model of your power plant by entering its technical specifications and integrating your historical or live data for solar energy forecasts perfectly calibrated to your installation.

Evaluate the performance of solar data

Accurately assess the quality of our solar power forecasts using key statistical metrics (MAE, MBE, RMSE).

Easily integrate our forecasts into any system

Integrate our soler forecasts directly into your tools using our powerful API, CSV files, or SMTP protocol for seamless and fully automated management.

Efficient energy portfolio management

Supervise your entire energy portfolio from an ergonomic interface, allowing for real-time monitoring and simple adjustment of your photovoltaic systems.

Point-based pricing for unmatched economic flexibility

Optimize your budget with our forecast point billing system. Tailor your subscription to the actual scale of your needs.

How our leading edge technologies work

Each horizon, its own technology

We deliver the most reliable solar production forecasts through two innovative approaches that seamlessly combine artificial intelligence (AI), expert meteorological analysis, and powerful multi-model processing.

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Solar energy forecasting through a multi-model approach

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SteadyMet relies on an innovative weather multi-model approach to deliver solar power forecasts with unparalleled accuracy. Through artificial intelligence, it selects, weights, and merges information to provide more reliable and refined forecasts.

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Real-time satellite imagery for live solar and irradiance data

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SteadySat leverages geostationary satellite data for real-time, high-resolution solar predictions. Through intelligent aggregation of satellite images, it accurately detects cloud coverage and forecasts solar production variation with high precision.

Ready to experience our solar forecasting API?

Put our forecasts to the test — easily integrate our solar data into your tools and see the impact firsthand. With our solar API, nothing could be simpler or faster.

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Q&A

About solar forecasting

Solar power forecasting is the process of estimating the amount of electricity that photovoltaic (PV) systems will generate over a given period. ☀️ By combining weather data, cloud movement, irradiance, and AI models, our ultra-accurate energy forecasts help operators anticipate production fluctuations and optimize grid management.

More accurate is the forecast, more confident and profitable your energy decisions become. 🎯 Accurate solar forecasting allows energy managers to maximize power production, reduce grid instability, lower operational costs, and better integrate renewable energy into electricity markets. It also helps anticipate extreme weather events, minimizing risks to infrastructure.

Yes! We offer a 30-day free trial as an EXPERT+ subscription with no credit card required. 🎁 You can experience the full capabilities of our API and SteadyWeb platform, calibrate forecasts to your site, and assess their accuracy using key performance metrics.

Our forecasts offer global coverage — whether you operate PV assets in Europe, America, Asia, or Africa, you can access ultra-precise solar production forecasts tailored to your specific location. 🌐 

Do you still have questions?

Contact us, we will be happy to answer you!

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