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title: Enhancing solar performance
description: As the demand for precise solar performance data grows, OTT HydroMet, through its Kipp & Zonen brand, delivers highly accurate Class A pyranometers to optimize solar energy forecasting and operations. Their SMP Series of digital pyranometers—SMP10, SMP22, and SMP12—are engineered to meet the evolving needs of PV plant operators worldwide.
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# [Enhancing solar performance](https://pes.eu.com/digital-blog/enhancing-solar-performance-1)

 Written by [Negin Hashemi](https://pes.eu.com/digital-blog/author/negin-hashemi) | Feb 1, 2026 12:38:51 PM

**Enhancing Solar Efficiency Through Advanced Irradiance Monitoring**

As the demand for precise solar performance data grows, OTT HydroMet, through its Kipp & Zonen brand, delivers highly accurate Class A pyranometers to optimize solar energy forecasting and operations. Their SMP Series of digital pyranometers—SMP10, SMP22, and SMP12—are engineered to meet the evolving needs of PV plant operators worldwide.

**Why Accurate Solar Data Matters**

Solar PV systems depend on high-quality irradiance data for site evaluation, performance tracking, and financial forecasting. Key challenges in solar measurement include:

- Variability in environmental conditions impacting sensor accuracy.
- Complex recalibration processes and disruptions during replacements.
- Increased need for accurate input data in larger solar parks with fewer sensors.

**Reliable Monitoring & Risk Mitigation**

The SMP Series addresses these challenges with a focus on durability, data consistency, and minimal maintenance. Key features include:

- Spectrally flat, Class A sensors with ISO 9060:2018 certification.
- Internal dome heaters (SMP12) to prevent data loss from dew or frost.
- Embedded tilt and humidity sensors for precision and diagnostics.

**Technology-Driven Performance**

Kipp & Zonen's digital pyranometers stand out due to:

- Consistent calibration and standardized outputs, reducing downtime.
- Robust operation across extreme climates from -40°C to +80°C.
- Exceptional long-term accuracy, with 20-year-old devices still in use.

**Sustainability & Support Integration**

Beyond measurement, OTT HydroMet ensures long-term value through:

- ESG-compliant manufacturing practices and supplier standards.
- Veralto’s environmental toolkits for energy, waste, and water efficiency.
- Global training, multilingual support, and hands-on workshops, like the 2024 Solar Radiation Measurement Training.

By combining precise measurement, rugged durability, and forward-thinking sustainability, the SMP Series pyranometers enable solar developers and operators to reduce costs, increase reliability, and build a more sustainable solar future.

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