Sky InSight™ — Infrared All-Sky Cloud Observation & Solar Forecasting System
The Sky InSight™ is a patented infrared all-sky imager developed by Reuniwatt for real-time tracking and forecasting of cloud cover and related sky conditions — day and night.
- Reliable cloud and solar forecasting for energy & meteorological applications
- Accurate 24/7 monitoring, including nighttime conditions
- Complete solution combining hardware, software & data services
- Ideal for solar power plants, weather monitoring & research institutes
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Discover the sky from below with Sky InSight™
24/7 all-sky observation thanks to its infrared vision
Sky Insight is the first sky imager using the infrared technology for the continuous observation of the atmosphere, day and night.
Advanced cloud observation
Sky InSight™ offers advanced possibilities in terms of cloud observation, including cloud type classification, fog detection, cloud-base height and improved circumsolar detection for solar forecasting applications.
Power of Forecasting!!
24/7 cloud observations with Sky InSight™ all-sky imager
Methodology
Sky InSight™ permits to collect ultra-local information about the clouds passing above it. An infrared camera films a hemispherical mirror, in order to observe the cloud ceiling with a 180° angle corresponding to a 2-kilometer radius. Various cloud cover parameters are then obtained by processing the sky temperature map.
Several weather sensors are also embedded into Sky Insight: a solar reference cell, a thermometer, and a humidity sensor. The compiled data contribute to the optimization of the algorithms for solar forecasting using ground images. The data acquisition and transmission system is directly integrated into Sky Insight, thereby facilitating its on-site operational deployment.
Rugged and reliable product
Born under the sun and sea sprays of the coast of Reunion Island, Sky InSight™ was built for outdoor use under harsh climatic conditions.
Solar Forecasting Integration
Sky InSight™ can be paired with Reuniwatt’s InstaCast™ forecasting service, allowing enhanced intra-hour solar irradiance forecasts by leveraging cloud motion and sky condition analyses. This integration supports better planning and operational control for PV plants and microgrids
Advanced cloud observation features
Sky InSight™ offers advanced possibilities in terms of cloud observation, including cloud type classification, fog detection, cloud-base height and improved circumsolar detection for solar forecasting applications.
24/7 all-sky observation thanks to its infrared vision
Sky Insight is the first sky imager using the infrared technology for the continuous observation of the atmosphere, day and night.
