Independent Weather Stations
Independent weather stations provide solar park owners with reliable, independent data to verify plant performance and assess operational efficiency. Installed separately from the EPC contractor’s scope, these stations offer an independent reference for key environmental parameters, including solar irradiance, ambient temperature, module temperature and wind speed. By comparing independently measured weather conditions with the plant’s production data, owners can better evaluate performance, identify potential deviations and support transparent performance monitoring throughout the operational lifetime of their solar parks.
Wind Speed Assessment for Solar Module Structures
Firnas Shuman conducts site-specific wind assessment studies to characterise wind conditions and support the engineering design of solar parks. The studies combine historical meteorological data, statistical analysis of extreme wind events and an evaluation of local site characteristics to estimate relevant wind conditions and return-period wind speeds. The results provide valuable meteorological input for the design of photovoltaic mounting structures and solar tracking systems, supporting informed engineering decisions during project development.
On-site Calibration of Pyranometers
Accurate solar radiation measurements are essential for reliable solar resource assessment, performance monitoring and quality assurance in solar energy projects. Over time, pyranometers and pyrheliometers can experience measurement deviations due to ageing, environmental exposure and demanding operating conditions. Firnas Shuman provides on-site calibration services to help maintain measurement accuracy and ensure the reliability of solar radiation monitoring systems.
Our mobile calibration laboratory enables us to perform calibration activities directly at the project site, reducing transportation requirements and minimising disruption to ongoing measurement campaigns. For pyranometers, calibration can be scheduled overnight, allowing the instruments to be calibrated outside daylight measurement hours and helping clients avoid losing a day of solar radiation data. This is particularly beneficial for operational solar parks and projects in remote locations or hot and arid environments.
By bringing calibration capabilities directly to the site, Firnas Shuman helps project owners and operators maintain confidence in their solar radiation data while reducing logistical requirements and operational disruption. Our services are tailored to instrument types, project requirements and environmental conditions, supporting reliable measurements throughout the operational life of solar energy projects.