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Seasonal models show strong solar irradiance forecasts for Europe and North America in H2 2025, while other global regions face mixed or poor trends.

Early 2025 brought sunnier skies to Europe, China, and western North America, while Southeast Asia and Canada saw cloudier conditions.

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Solcast’s high resolution solar data is now embedded in Solesca, enabling faster, smarter, and more accurate solar asset design, all in one platform.

High pressure delivered solar records in the UK and Germany. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe struggled with heavy clouds and 25% irradiance loss.

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Canadian wildfires reduced irradiance by up to 10% across cities like Toronto and Minneapolis—with effects seen as far as Western Europe.

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Satellite imagery over Europe and Africa is getting an upgrade. Discover how Solcast is using data from the new MTG satellite to enhance real-time and forecast solar irradiance accuracy.

As solar irradiance in the Amazon Basin climbs 10% above average—driven by drier conditions and shifting cloud patterns—southern South America experiences dramatic swings, with floods cutting irradiance by up to 20% in some regions.

Autumn 2025 saw contrasting solar performance in Australia: East Coast underperformed while the West and South saw gains. Learn how high pressure shaped irradiance patterns.

East Coast solar underperformed in May due to storms, while West and Midwest saw stable conditions. Learn what drove this split in solar conditions.

Recent aerosol events from Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires cut solar irradiance by 5-7% across the Mediterranean in May. Learn more about the progression of these dual aerosol events and their impact on solar generation.

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