FALX is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Meteomatics, a global leader in high-resolution weather forecasts. As the need to transition to renewable energy reaches unprecedented levels, FALX has been developing best-in-class AI-powered forecasting systems to support the growth of renewable energy across Africa. Accurate weather forecasts are essential for precise energy predictions. Thus, partnering with a global leader like Meteomatics is crucial, as it plays a vital role in advancing the renewable energy transition in Africa.
Matthew Erasmus, Director of FALX, stated, “At FALX, our mission is to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Africa and ensure grid stability by providing accurate and reliable forecasting solutions. Teaming up with Meteomatics allows us to leverage their exceptional weather data accuracy, allowing us to deliver even more precise forecasts than ever before.”
The Meteomatics Weather API offers weather data with an exceptional spatial resolution of 90 meters, thanks to its downscaling post-processing, and an industry-leading temporal resolution of 5 minutes. This capability to provide frequent, hyper-local weather forecasts, combined with FALX’s machine learning systems, unlocks the potential for remarkably accurate power generation forecasts across the continent. We anticipate this partnership will enhance the stability of the African grid as more wind, solar, and battery projects come to fruition. Improved forecast accuracy enables renewable power producers to deliver a superior service to their customers while incurring fewer forecast penalties.
Chris Rees, Partnerships Manager at Meteomatics, added, “At Meteomatics, we strive every day to deliver the most accurate weather data available anywhere in the world. We employ unique technologies which focus on precision, speed and reliability for our customers. FALX has recognised our capability and understands how it will support their own ambitions to deliver ever more precise forecasts and accelerate renewable energy adoption in Africa. Through partnership with Meteomatics, FALX will lead the charge for stability and sustainability in the African power markets and we are excited to be a part of that journey.”
This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing the renewable energy sector’s capabilities in Africa, fostering sustainable development, and driving economic growth through clean energy initiatives.
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About Meteomatics
Meteomatics is the leading weather intelligence and technology company that creates precision forecasts of the weather’s impact on businesses worldwide. Nearly 700 companies, including CVS Health, Tesla, Swiss Re, Airbus, Toyota, Volkswagen, and EDF Energy, rely on Meteomatics for weather data that can significantly impact everything from energy savings, logistics, and process automation to risk management and product design. The company’s robust approach to weather data collection, modelling, visualisation, and delivery rivals even the most sophisticated government and commercial services. Its autonomous Meteodrone paired with high-resolution weather models enables granular visibility into weather phenomena that traditional weather sensing technology does not regularly or accurately observe.
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