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Kipp & Zonen Weather Analytics

Research-grade sensors and systems that deliver precise solar irradiance and atmospheric data in every climate, from unpredictable winter conditions to extreme desert environments.
SMP12 class a pyranometer

Instruments for solar irradiance & weather monitoring

From Class A pyranometers to ISO certified weather sensors, our solutions are designed to optimize solar performance, safeguard communities, and advance meteorological research.

Discover Kipp & Zonen pyranometers

SMP12 class a pyranometer

 The power of precision

Sun
Utility‑Scale Solar & PV Performance

From solar irradiance to soiling loss, our instruments deliver all required data points to reduce uncertainty, strengthen energy models, and support confident solar investment decisions.

Rain
Meteorology & Climatology Networks

Complete weather stations to measure temperature, wind, humidity, radiation, and other essential variables to advance research, validate models, and deepen understanding of atmospheric change. 

Car
Road & Transportation Weather

Compact, multi-parameter sensors capture critical data on surface and weather conditions to enhance situational awareness, improve safety decisions, and support intelligent transportation operations. 

Heritage + Scientific Authority

A century of solar and atmospheric measurement excellence 

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Kipp & Zonen Kipp & Zonen has shaped solar radiation measurement for more than a century, developing the world’s first pyranometer and continually developing new solutions across solar energy, meteorology, and atmospheric research. Learn more about Kipp & Zonen
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Lufft Since 1881, Lufft has engineered dependable weather and environmental sensors to support transportation networks, infrastructure systems, and meteorological observation with rugged, field‑proven technology. Learn more about Lufft
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Meteostar For more than 30 years, MeteoStar has delivered advanced weather analytics software for meteorology, aviation, hydrology, and environmental agencies—integrating, visualizing, and distributing complex atmospheric data in real time. Learn more about MeteoStar
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Atonometrics Atonometrics brought new clarity to PV performance by introducing industry‑leading soiling measurement systems that help solar projects understand environmental losses and improve long‑term energy output. Learn more about Atonometrics

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In the field

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Join us at trade show and training events

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TRADE SHOW
Date: June 23–26, 2026
Location: Munich, Germany
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TRADE SHOW
Date: October 6–8, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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TRADE SHOW
Date: November 16–19, 2026 
Location: Las Vegas, NV USA
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Illuminate the future

Shape the next era of solar performance, atmospheric science, and weather analytics. At Kipp & Zonen, your ideas fuel innovation across utilityscale solar, transportation weather, and scientific research.

Bright ideas start here

Whether you're designing a monitoring network or refining your measurements, our team is here to support you.