What Is a Pyranometer?
A Pyranometer is designed to measure solar radiation across the entire sky on a horizontal surface at Earth’s surface.
Pyranometers are pivotal in various fields, notably solar photovoltaic evaluation, meteorological studies, and agricultural and forestry applications. In solar photovoltaics, they provide critical data for assessing solar radiation, which is essential for evaluating power generation efficiency and system design.
There are primarily two types of pyranometers: the blackboard-type and the sensor-type. The blackboard type is known for its simplicity, affordability, and widespread usage. In contrast, the sensor type stands out for its high accuracy, rapid response times, and sophisticated sensor-based measurements.