performance MSG satellite model for operational solar energy applications

We present a new version of model for high-performance calculation of global and direct irradiances from Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellite data covering Europe, Africa and Middle East. The full spatial and temporal resolutions of MSG data are used. The model philosophy is based on the principles of Heliosat-2 calculation scheme and the model by [1]. The advancements of the model enabled to enhance spatial resolution and to decrease Bias and RMSE in hilly terrain, high mountains, coastal and arid zones, and for periods with snow coverage