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Solar forecasting using machine learned cloudiness classification

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OSTI ID:1892823

Methods and systems for predicting irradiance include learning a classification model using unsupervised learning based on historical irradiance data. The classification model is updated using supervised learning based on an association between known cloudiness states and historical weather data. A cloudiness state is predicted based on forecasted weather data. An irradiance is predicted using a regression model associated with the cloudiness state.

Research Organization:
International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0006017
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Patent Number(s):
11,300,707
Application Number:
15/226,445
OSTI ID:
1892823
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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