Steadysat, live solar data powered by satellite imagery

Using satellite data, Steadysat technology analyzes cloud cover and atmospheric conditions to provide reliable short-term solar energy forecasts.

What is SteadySat technology used for?

Get ultra-short-term solar forecasts from satellite data

Steadysat technology provides real-time solar irradiance and PV production forecasts up to 6 hours ahead.

By aggregating live data from 5 geostationary satellites from leading space agencies (NOAA, EUMETSAT, and JMA), our technology continuously monitors and analyzes key atmospheric parameters.

Steadysat perfectly complements Steadymet our advanced power model forecasting solution. Together, they offer a complete stack for both short-term satellite nowcasting and mid-range weather forecasts.

Steadysun intra-day 1-hour ahead AC power forecast for fixed PV plant
Intra-day (1-hour ahead) AC power forecast for a fixed PV plant

Steadysat is an indispensable technology for all actors seeking to maximize the value of their solar assets in an environment where reactivity and precision have become decisive competitive advantages.

Leverage Steadysat for:

  • Efficient load following
  • Intelligent energy storage control
  • Enhanced energy trading on the intraday market (with savings potential of up to €2/MWh)

Technical specifications of our live solar forecasts

Max time horizon

6 hours

Update frequency

5 - 15 minutes

Forecast time step

Up to 1 minute

Weather parameters

Power, solar irradiance data (GHI, DNI, DHI, GTI), temperature, wind and more...

Global coverage

Get accurate solar forecasts anywhere in the world : forecasts by site, portfolio, city, region or country.

Technologies

PV, Trackers, Bifacial, CSP

Data delivery

API, SFTP, etc.

Confidence intervals

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

Key benefits of SteadySat technology

More accurate hourly and intraday solar forecasts

Significant improvement in short-term accuracy

Steadysat analyzes weather conditions in real-time. It relies on advanced nowcasting algorithms and high-resolution satellite imagery to accurately anticipate localized effects. 

Data delivery flexibility

Gain complete control over your data delivery. Select weather parameters, define your ideal update frequency (down to 5-minute intervals), choose the optimal time granularity, and receive data in formats that seamlessly integrate with your existing systems (API, FTP, web interface).

Global coverage

Steadysat instantly processes data from 5 geostationary weather satellites, ensuring live solar forecasts across all continents.

How does SteadySat technology work?

An innovative multi-source data fusion

Steadysat’s true strength lies not just in satellite data, but in its comprehensive data fusion from multiple sources:

About high-resolution satellite observations

Each satellite provides data on:

Their combination enables global coverage with high resolution (0.5 to 3 km, 5 to 15 min) and ensuring Steadysat’s ultra-accurate solar forecasts for the next few hours.

Satellite-based GHI forecast map for Western Europe
Satellite-based forecast with cloud motion and irradiance
World map showing satellite coverage areas
Space-based observation network
Satellite orbiting above Earth
Global view with active satellite

Continuous optimization

Refining Steadysat's accuracy with your site measurements

When available, Steadysat integrates real-time or historical production data (e.g. irradiance sensors, power meters) to continuously refine its outputs:

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4 steps to obtain intraday solar forecasts

Steadysat forecasting process

Earth with meridians, thermometer and battery

Data acquisition

Solar panel and wind turbine illustration

Modeling

Gear with analytics chart

Optimization

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Delivery

Meteorological data available

All of the essential weather data for monitoring and optimizing your PV assets

TypeShort nameDescriptionUnit
ProductionpacSolar AC power at inverter outputW
Irradianceghi, bni, dhi, bhiGlobal, beam, diffuse, horizontal irradiance with the cloud cover taken into account.W.m⁻²
PARparPhotosynthetic active radiation.W.m⁻²

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.

Use cases

Steadysat is particularly suited to optimizing storage allocation and intraday trading markets.

Real-time irradiance and PV production data

Access live solar irradiance data, and much more, to optimize PV production and energy efficiency.

Solar energy forecasting

Accurate solar power forecasts using weather-based models. Anticipate variability and optimize energy performance with confidence.

Steadymet, our advanced power forecasting model

Steadymet enhances the accuracy of renewable energy forecasts by using a multi-model approach based on meteorological models.

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