This book presents methods for optimising the spatial and network configuration of solar
radiation measuring stations. Various physical and mathematical models are demonstrated which
together with high quality measurements provide the essential tools to generate and validate
solar resource estimates to improve the mapping of solar resources.Each chapter deals with a
specific topic showing its methodology and providing examples of how to apply these
techniques with reference to current projects around the world. These topics include:·
Radiometric measurement campaigns · Equipment calibration installation operation and
maintenance · Data quality assurance and assessment · Solar radiation modelling from satellite
images and numerical models · Downscaling and kriging interpolation of solar radiation ·
Simulation of electric solar power plant generation · Solar radiation forecasting ·
Applications of solar energy and· Socio-economic benefits of solar energy.The contributors
present the statistical and physical models needed to derive solar radiation from satellite
images and numerical models emphasising the importance of measuring solar radiation
accurately. They also show the classical models used to generate synthetic data clear sky
models and ancillary air quality and meteorological data from different input sources.Solar
Resources Mapping provides industry professionals with methodologies and tools to build solar
irradiance maps for different applications. The book will also benefit students and researchers
as it serves as a main technical reference presenting the basic terminology and fundamentals
for solar resource mapping that include methods for assessing measurement uncertainty.
