Meteorology Matters: Reducing Solar Uncertainty - Interview & Upcoming Webinar Naomi Stringfield Marketing Manager Published: Jan 23, 2017 Wind and Solar Energy Accounting for Weather in Solar Project Financing In a recent PV magazine interview, Vaisala's solar expert, Gwendalyn Bender, answers important questions about the industry's key challenges related to: The role of solar plant energy yield forecasts in financing Conservatism of energy forecasts and its impact on financing terms Steps developers can take to reduce uncertainty and the cost of financing Current state-of-the-art solar energy assessment techniques and accounting for climate change Click here to read the full interview. For more on these topics, please join us for next week's webinar: Reducing Solar Performance Uncertainty Solar performance uncertainty is a fact that hounds utility-scale PV developers worldwide, especially in the pre-construction financing phase. How can you improve your odds and be sure you aren't leaving money on the table? In the last webinar in a series hosted by PV Magazine, we will take a deep dive into the steps developers can take to increase their chances of getting a PPA or financing agreement on favorable terms. Our experts will cover choices such as equipment, EPC provider, and resource assessment techniques. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Speakers: Lauren Ngan, Product Manager at First Solar, a leading module manufacturer and utility-scale project developer and operator Gwendalyn Bender, Head of Solar Product Development at Vaisala, a global weather measurement and energy assessment specialist