Solar radiation forecasts for control and monitoring of the electrical grid

MeteorologyResearch

The aim of this project is to support the expansion of solar PV in Sweden by contributing to a system-friendly deployment in a future grid with 100 % renewable power that is both flexible and robust.

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Improved present and future assessment of PV power generation in Sweden

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High latitude and low electricity price in Sweden make accurate prediction of photovoltaic (PV) system energy yield fundamental both for economic and environmental reasons. More precise estimates would give smaller uncertainties in economy, resulting in a more resource efficient PV development.

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Cruise report from M/V Aura week 41, 2017

ReportsOceanography

The stations in the Western and Eastern Gotland Basin could not be sampled due to delay caused by hard weather and technical problems with a winch. Totally six stations had to be cancelled.
In the Sound acute hypoxia was found directly below the stratification at 15 meters depth down to the bottom. …

 
Type: Report
Author: Martin Hansson
Published: Oct, 2017
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Arab Climate Change Assessment Released

NewsClimate

SMHI joined UN-ESCWA (UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia) and the League of Arab States (LAS) in releasing the Arab Climate Change Assessment Report in Beirut on September 26. This was a big moment for the Arab region as this is the first time that a climate change assessment …

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Algae report number 8, 2017

ReportsOceanography

The phytoplankton samples from the Skagerrak and Kattegat areas had rather high species diversity and the largest number of species, dominated by diatoms, were observed at Släggö in the Skagerrak. At Släggö there was also high numbers of the naked stage of the flagellate genus Dictyocha, which …

 
Type: Report
Author: Ann-Turi Skjevik
Published: Oct, 2017
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Reporting back from Rossby Centre’s 20th Anniversary

Rossby Centre, SMHI's climate modeling unit, celebrates 20 years in 2017. Since 1997 the Rossby Centre has grown from being a newly established center to being a recognized international player. The anniversary was celebrated with a conference for researchers and users of climate research and …

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Algae report number 8, 2017

ReportsOceanography

The phytoplankton samples from the Skagerrak and Kattegat areas had rather high species diversity and the largest number of species, dominated by diatoms, were observed at Släggö in the Skagerrak. At Släggö there was also high numbers of the naked stage of the flagellate genus Dictyocha, which …

 
Type: Report
Author: Ann-Turi Skjevik
Published: Oct, 2017
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SMHI at AMCOMET - Africa Hydromet Forum

NewsServices

The inaugural African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET) - Africa Hydromet Forum was held at the headquarters of the African Union Commission, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 12th to 15th September 2017. SMHI participated as a moderator in a crucial plenary and as one of the panelists in …

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Annual report 2014

ReportsOceanography

Annual report from the marine monitoring.

 
Type: Report
Author: Lars Andersson
Published: Sep, 2017
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Annual report 2015

ReportsOceanography

Annual report of the Swedish oceanographic monitoring in open seas.

 
Type: Report
Author: Karin Wesslander
Published: Sep 26, 2017
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