Forecasting solar power generation using weather forecasts
US10331089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2639
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method of forecasting power generation. The method includes analyzing, using a processor, a set of historical weather data. A set of historical power generation data is analyzed using the processor. The processor then determines a plurality of clusters, where each cluster of the plurality of clusters represents weather data for a time period and power generated during the time period. The processor then receives a weather forecast for a future time period. The processor determines which cluster of the set of cluster contains weather data that is most similar to the weather forecast. The processor then uses the historical power generation data of the cluster to forecast power generation for the future time period.
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