Solar resource assessment & prospecting
Measurements you can trust from pre‑feasibility to financing
For developers, researchers, and meteorologists evaluating solar potential, Kipp & Zonen delivers a comprehensive portfolio built on decades of scientific heritage. Our measurement solutions help teams:
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Characterize site-specific solar resources with industry-leading accuracy
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Capture high‑quality bankable datasets compliant with global standards
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Understand atmospheric conditions that affect energy modeling
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Support feasibility studies, yield simulations, and research initiatives
Bankable performance starts here
Unmatched precision and reliability
Industry-leading pyranometers, sun trackers, and diffuse/beam measurement systems ensure the most accurate DNI, GHI, and DHI data.
Compliant with industry standards
We strive to meet or exceed ISO 9060, IEC, and WMO standards to support bankable atmospheric and irradiance datasets.
Smart features for maximum uptime
Low-maintenance designs with smart diagnostics ensure continuous, reliable field performance, from deserts to alpine climates.
Actionable insights
High‑fidelity measurements feed better planning, more accurate simulations, and stronger investment confidence..
Decades of proven expertise
Since 1830, our measurement legacy empowers today’s largest developers, researchers, and national meteorological agencies.
Expert support you can trust
Guides, white papers, and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Accurate long‑term irradiance data reduces project uncertainty, improves energy models, and strengthens P50/P90 confidence — directly affecting financing outcomes.
Most feasibility studies require GHI, DNI, DHI, temperature, humidity, wind, and environmental data. For advanced campaigns, sky-scanning, aerosol, and spectral data can be added.
One year is typical, but many teams run 18–24 months for stronger dataset validation and financial certainty.
Yes. Our instruments support atmospheric campaigns, model validation, spectral analysis, and university research worldwide.