Surface meteorology and Solar Energy (SSE) Data |
The Release 6.0 Surface meteorology and Solar Energy (SSE) data set contains parameters formulated for assessing and designing renewable energy systems. This latest release contains new parameters based on recommendations by the renewable energy industry and it is more accurate than previous releases. On-line plotting capabilities allow quick evaluation of potential renewable energy projects for any region of the world. The SSE data set is formulated from NASA satellite- and reanalysis-derived insolation and meteorological data for the 22-year period July 1983 through June 2005. Results are provided for 1° latitude by 1° longitude grid cells over the globe. Average daily and monthly measurements for 1195 World Radiation Data Centre ground sites are also available.
The SSE Web Site includes:Data Set Name | Parameters | Temporal Coverage | Spatial Coverage | Relevant Links |
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SSE | Parameter units and definitions | Averaged over July 1983 - June 2005 and measurements for 1964 - 1993 |
Global and 1195 ground sites |
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