meteocontrol is a technological leader and one of the most innovative service providers in the solar energy sector. The company has supported solar projects for more than 30 years, and develops and markets services and products in the energy and weather data management areas. This foundation of experience and know-how makes meteocontrol a coveted consultancy partner with large-scale national and international projects.

The company’s headquarter is in Augsburg (Germany), further offices are located in Moers (both Germany), Milan (Italy), Madrid (Spain) and Lyon (France). Its sister company meteocontrol North America was set up in 2010 for the North American market. 100 employees now work at these sites. meteocontrol has been a 100% subsidiary of S.A.G. Solarstrom AG, Freiburg since 2002. S.A.G. is a leading provider of photovoltaic systems in Germany. Turnover in 2010 was over EUR 10 million, a plus of almost 70 percent over FY 2009.  

The construction and operation of solar systems relies on high investments. The competence and experience of independent experts are indispensable in securing these investments and minimizing risks. As a consultant and technical service provider, meteocontrol accompanies solar projects with technologically leading solutions over the entire project lifecycle, such as reliable forecasts while incorporating all relevant parameters form the basis for sound and solid planning. An extensive range of services enables implementations and allows meteocontrol to ensure proper and planned commissioning for large scale projects. meteocontrol is a contact partner for investors, banks, insurance companies, utility companies, trade and industry.

meteocontrol can draw on the most modern information technology and years of experience in monitoring regenerative systems: 32,000 solar systems with a total power of over 7,1 GWp are currently monitored. A global market share of over 14% with professionally monitored systems, meteocontrol is a global market leader in this segment.  Through constant  technical development the meteocontrol’s product portfolio now offers monitoring solutions for every operation size – from private systems through to solar power plants. The recording and analysis of highly valid solarization data from satellite measurements enables precise energy forecasts for PV systems. These solar power forecasts allow energy suppliers and network operators to precisely plan their network loads and solar share of the energy mix.

meteocontrol’s quality management system has been certified in acc. with DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2009. The system is an effective management tool for continuously and consistently optimizing the workflows in the company. At the same time the environmental management system was set up and implemented in acc. with DIN EN ISO 14001, in order to connect economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. A team of highly qualified and motivated employees is on board to fully implement the company’s management systems and achieve the best possible work results. With specific and targeted HR development, meteocontrol supports and promotes its employees and assists them in harmonizing their work and family life. The berufundfamilie (job and family) audit of the non-profit Hertie foundation offers specific solutions for implementing a family-orientated HR policy.

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