KISTERS’ solutions aim to strengthen hail resilience and streamline claims

KISTERS, a provider of environmental data solutions, offers HailSens IoT and HailSens360 to help mitigate downtime, streamline insurance claims, and enhance resilience against hail risk.

As hail storms become more frequent and severe, utility-scale solar farms face increasing risks of damage and operational disruptions.

HailSens IoT is a real-time hail monitoring system that provides real-time measurements and post-event analysis, equipping solar operators with the insights needed to respond quickly and effectively.

Key features include real-time hail impact data, accurate post-event analysis, streamlined insurance claims, seamless integration, and customised heartbeat alerts.

Edgar Wetzel, Global Head of Instrumentation at KISTERS, said, “HailSens IoT is more than a sensor; it’s a trusted tool that enables solar operators to make informed decisions with confidence.

“With decades of expertise in environmental data, KISTERS is delivering solutions that enhance resilience and operational efficiency for the solar industry.”

KISTERS also offers HailSens360, a comprehensive hail mitigation solution that combines real-time hail data with advanced forecasting and proprietary nowcasting capabilities. HailSens360 synthesises 48-hour forecast data, updates nowcast predictions every six minutes, and provides detailed post-event analysis.

A key feature of HailSens360 is its advanced alarm system, which alerts operators when severe hail is forecasted or imminent. This allows solar farm managers to take preemptive action, such as moving panels into stow positions, significantly reducing potential damage.

By enabling operators to prepare before storms, respond effectively during severe weather, and analyze impacts post-event, HailSens360 helps safeguard solar assets and enhance operational resilience.

Johan Jaques, KISTERS Chief Meteorologist and HailSens360 solution owner, stated, “HailSens360 takes hail monitoring to the next level, delivering not only real-time insights but also predictive data that empowers operators to act with precision before, during, and after storms.”

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