Get a robust business model: reliable P50 & maximized P90
Ground-based meteorological data collection, combined with rigorous calibration methods, is the most effective way to capture the actual solar energy potential of a site. FUTURE delivers a complete, bankable solar resource Yield report based on one full year of on-site measurements, reducing uncertainty in on-site irradiation and helping solar developers optimize project financing through a robust P50 and a maximized P90 that accurately predict the long-term performance of the photovoltaic power plant. Our turn-key meteorological measurement station, installed on-site in parallel to permitting processes, collects data over a full year, which is then used to correct systematic errors inherent in satellite databases, ensuring a ready-to-use, high-precision measurement campaign.
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Who Is FUTURE For ?
PV Project Developers
Optimize the financing of your PV project and the performance of your solar site and storage system
- Optimum sizing of storage capacities (BESS)
Guaranteeing maximum energy efficiency and improved profitability of solar systems.
- Asset valuation
The reliability of long-term forecasts increases the attractiveness of the project for investors and enhances its value.
- Reduced equity capital requirements
Improved gearing ratio, reduce the equity required to obtain financing and optimize return on equity (ROE).
3 pillars of Solar resource assessment
High-resolution on-site data collection
Autonomous turnkey station running 12-month continuous campaign, provided by hardware partners and globally available.
Rigorous calibration methodology
Systematic correction of satellite database errors through on-site calibration and post-processing relying on academic research and published in scientific papers.
Bankable deliverables
Structured to meet the requirements of lenders, independent engineers, and investors across international project finance markets.
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Site-specific solar resource assessment
As solar project financing becomes increasingly competitive, developers and investors need irradiance data that goes beyond satellite estimates. Lenders and independent engineers require ground-truthed evidence of a site’s actual solar energy potential before committing to favourable debt terms.
Ground-based measurements that capture site reality
FUTURE’s autonomous meteorological station records irradiation, temperature, humidity and key microclimatic variables at 5-minute intervals over a full 12-month cycle. This continuous, high-resolution time series captures seasonal variations, local weather patterns, and site-specific irradiance conditions that satellite-based sources alone systematically miss. The result is a solar resource dataset that accurately reflects the actual energy potential of your location.
Satellite calibration and post-processing
Satellite-based solar databases carry inherent systematic errors that propagate directly into energy yield estimates and financing assumptions. FUTURE applies rigorous on-site calibration and post-processing methods to correct these errors at source — reducing irradiance uncertainty from 3% to 0.5%. This correction produces a precise Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) and forward-looking energy production scenarios grounded in measured reality rather than modelled approximation.
Why make the switch to FUTURE ?
- With FUTURE
- Ground-measured + satellite-corrected data
- Improved P90/P50 ratio
- Enhanced P90 energy yield
- Local microclimate phenomena integrated
- Reusable measurements for training forecasting algorithms
- Without FUTURE
- Satellite data only, uncorrected
- Standard P90/P50 ratio
- Standard P90 energy yield
- Local microclimate phenomena not captured
- Model training on biased historical data
How does it works ?
From site installation to bankable dataset
- Use Cases
Our use case
- 100MWp project
In September 2023, CALIBSUN provided calibrated data with increased GHI of +1.5% compared to the reference satellite database, ready to be used in the yield study…
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- Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about FUTURE
What solar radiation data does FUTURE's meteorological station collect?
FUTURE’s autonomous turnkey station records irradiation, temperature, and humidity at 5-minute intervals over a full 12-month period. This continuous time series of ground-based meteorological data captures local weather patterns, seasonal variations, and site-specific irradiance conditions. The resulting dataset accurately reflects the actual solar energy potential of the location — a level of accuracy that satellite-based sources alone cannot achieve.
How does FUTURE improve solar irradiance data accuracy compared to satellite sources?
Satellite-based solar resource data carries inherent systematic errors. FUTURE applies rigorous on-site calibration and post-processing methods to correct these errors, reducing irradiance uncertainty from 3% to 0.5%. The result is a highly accurate, site-specific solar resource dataset that provides a reliable foundation for energy production analysis, long-term performance forecasting, and informed decision-making throughout the solar project lifecycle.
What is the direct impact of FUTURE on project bankability and financing?
FUTURE delivers a complete bankable data package — including a Typical Meteorological Year (TMY), P50 energy production estimates, and a data-backed P90 scenario — recognized by banks and investors. By increasing the P90 by 2% and reducing equity contribution by up to 20%, FUTURE directly improves the gearing ratio and return on equity (ROE). This translates into more competitive financing rates, better debt sizing, and a stronger solar energy project overall.
Who benefits from FUTURE's solar resource assessment services?
FUTURE is designed for PV project developers, solar power plant operators, and financial stakeholders involved in renewable energy projects. It supports planners and developers in making informed decisions around project design, energy storage system sizing (BESS), and long-term solar energy production forecasting. The bankable data produced also enhances asset valuation and strengthens investor confidence across the full range of solar energy applications.
What deliverables does FUTURE provide at the end of the assessment?
Upon completion of the 12-month measurement campaign, FUTURE delivers a complete, bankable solar resource data package including a Typical Meteorological Year (TMY), P50 energy production data, and a calibrated P90 scenario — all based on on-site measurements collected over the full year. This data package is recognized by banks and investors, ensuring the bankability of your solar energy project and supporting more favorable financing conditions.
