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SolarAnywhere Expands Reach Beyond Solar Power to UAV Flight Planning
WHY IT MATTERS
Accurate solar data lets UAV operators schedule flights for optimal energy use, extending mission duration and demonstrating how solar analytics can support broader renewable‑energy applications beyond electricity generation.
What happened
SolarAnywhere’s solar irradiance data, traditionally used for utility‑scale and distributed PV projects, is now aiding researchers in aviation.
Piotr Lichota of Warsaw University of Technology leverages the platform to determine the best times to launch solar‑assisted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and to estimate how long they can realistically remain airborne.
By providing high‑resolution, location‑specific irradiance information, SolarAnywhere enables precise mission planning and endurance forecasting for solar‑powered UAVs, illustrating the versatility of solar data in emerging technologies.
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