Yearly changes in surface solar radiation in New Caledonia
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Published:2015-02-17
Issue:1
Volume:12
Page:1-4
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ISSN:1992-0636
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Container-title:Advances in Science and Research
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Adv. Sci. Res.
Author:
Blanc P.ORCID, Coulaud C., Wald L.ORCID
Abstract
Abstract. New Caledonia experiences a decrease in surface solar irradiation since 2004. It is of order of 4% of the mean yearly irradiation over the 10 years period: 2004–2013, and amounts to −9 W m−2. The preeminent roles of the changes in cloud cover and to a lesser extent, those in aerosol optical depth on the decrease in yearly irradiation are evidenced. The study highlights the role of data sets offering a worldwide coverage in understanding changes in solar radiation and planning large solar energy plants such as the ICOADS (International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set) of the NOAA and MACC (Monitoring Atmosphere Composition and Climate) data sets combined with the McClear model.
Funder
Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
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