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Muppandal — 1,500 MW

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24H Wind Speed

Energy Mix

Wind Rose — 24H Directional frequency distribution of wind over the last 24 hours. Longer petals = more hours from that direction. Color intensity indicates average speed.

Speed Histogram Distribution of wind speed readings over the last 24 hours in 2 m/s bins. Shows how often each speed range occurred — useful for understanding generation consistency.

Direction vs Time Wind direction (0-360°) plotted over time. Stable clusters indicate consistent wind patterns. Scattered points suggest turbulent or variable conditions.

Gust Analysis Comparison of sustained wind speed (dashed) vs gust peaks (solid red). Large gaps between the two indicate turbulent conditions that stress turbine components.

Weibull Fit Statistical Weibull distribution fitted to observed wind data. Used to model long-term wind resource and predict annual energy yield. Peak = most probable speed.

Speed vs Gust Correlation Scatter plot of sustained speed vs gust speed. Points far from the diagonal indicate high turbulence intensity. Clustered near diagonal = smooth, laminar flow.

Temperature vs Speed Shows the relationship between temperature and wind speed over 24 hours. Temperature affects air density — colder air carries more energy at the same wind speed.

Solar Irradiance Current direct solar radiation measured in W/m². Peak sunlight is ~1000 W/m². The gauge shows how close the current reading is to maximum potential output.

Daily Solar Curve Solar irradiance over the last 24 hours. The bell curve shape follows the sun's path. Dips indicate cloud cover events. Flat at zero = nighttime hours.

Cloud Cover Percentage cloud cover over 24 hours. Higher values reduce solar generation. Rapid fluctuations cause ramp events that challenge grid stability.

Capacity Factors Current output as a percentage of rated capacity for wind and solar. Global averages: wind 25-35%, solar 15-25%. Higher = better resource utilization.

Solar vs Temperature Correlation between solar irradiance and temperature. High heat can reduce PV panel efficiency by 0.3-0.5% per °C above 25°C (temperature derating).

Source Breakdown Current electricity generation mix by fuel type. Shows the share of each energy source feeding the grid. Larger segments = dominant sources.

Fuel Breakdown Horizontal bar chart ranking fuel sources by share. Ordered by contribution — quickly shows which sources dominate the current energy mix.

Emission Factors CO₂ emission factor for each fuel source in g/kWh. Coal (~820) and gas (~490) are highest. Wind (~11) and solar (~45) include lifecycle manufacturing emissions only.

Renewable vs Fossil Split between renewable sources (wind, solar, hydro, biomass) and fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil). Shows how clean the current grid mix is at a glance.

Carbon Intensity Weighted average CO₂ per kWh across all grid sources. Below 100 = very clean grid. 100-300 = moderate. Above 300 = fossil-heavy generation period.

Wind Speed Forecast Hourly wind speed predictions for the next 7 days from Open-Meteo's weather model. Used to estimate future generation capacity and plan maintenance windows.

Temperature Forecasted temperature affects air density and therefore wind energy content. Colder air is denser and carries more kinetic energy at the same wind speed.

Wind Direction Predicted wind direction over the forecast period. Consistent direction allows turbines to maintain optimal yaw angle. Direction shifts require nacelle realignment.

Generation Outlook Estimated power output forecast based on predicted wind speeds and the site's rated capacity. Uses cubic wind-power curve with cut-in (3 m/s) and cut-out (25 m/s) limits.

Daily Summary 7-day overview showing weather conditions, temperature range, and peak wind speed per day. Use to identify upcoming high-generation or maintenance windows.