GroundWork® Snow Depth Monitoring Solutions for PV Plants and Resource Assessment
As the snow season approaches, GroundWork has you fully covered with state-of-the-art snow depth monitoring solutions. Our GroundWork® Zenith™ and Rey™ MET Systems offer the latest in snow depth measurement technology, featuring options for high-performance, laser-based or cost-effective, ultrasonic snow sensing systems. These advanced solutions are ideal for use in northern-tier and high-terrain climates, where snow impacts plant performance, modeling, and operations and maintenance.
Our laser-based solution, available on the GroundWork® Zenith™ System, is ideal for operational PV plants where access to AC power enables high-performance precision with minimal maintenance. For our remotely powered GroundWork® Rey™ System designed for resource assessment campaigns, our ultrasonic solution offers a highly accurate, low-power, cost-effective alternative.
Both systems deliver high quality snow depth measurements, essential for accurately assessing snow losses in PV energy modeling and validating albedo measurements. These measurements are also crucial in scenarios where heavy snowpack impacts tracker tilt limits or hinders access for operation and maintenance (O&M) activities.
GroundWork offers more than just MET systems—we specialize in turnkey solutions that help our clients install and operate gigawatts of solar power. With 15 years of industry experience, our comprehensive field commissioning, data monitoring, and O&M services are finely tuned to deliver the highest quality reference data. We ensure the proper installation and ongoing maintenance of your systems, adhering to manufacturer guidelines while incorporating insights from years of successful deployments. These services not only guarantee sustained accuracy throughout the measurement period but also provide ongoing reliable support, allowing our clients to focus on their core operations with confidence.
Ready to learn more about how our snow depth monitoring solutions can benefit your projects? Contact us to learn more at sales@grndwork.com.
This article was written by Alexander Bryan, Atmospheric Scientist, GroundWork Renewables, Inc.