Utilizing Himawari-8/AHI Satellite Data for Accurate Global Solar Radiation Exergy Predictions in Thailand’s Climatic Context
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This study developed and tested a Global Solar Radiation Exergy model using data from the Himawari-8/AHI Satellite, focusing on four key provinces in Thailand: Chiang Mai, Nakhon Pathom, Ubon Ratchathani, and Songkhla. The model’s accuracy was evaluated based on R-squared, RMSD, and MBD values. For Chiang Mai, the model demonstrated high precision, with an R-squared value of 0.91, RMSD ranging from 0.90 to 0.91, and MBD between 0.21 and 0.30. In Nakhon Pathom, the model achieved R-squared values between 0.87 and 0.89, RMSD from 0.75 to 0.88, and MBD from 0.60 to 0.79, indicating good accuracy with some variability. The results for Ubon Ratchathani showed R-squared values from 0.78 to 0.79, RMSD between 0.51 and 0.55, and MBD from -0.13 to -0.23, suggesting high
accuracy with a tendency to underestimate values. Finally, the model for Songkhla had an Rsquared value of 0.81, RMSD ranging from 0.89 to 1.00, and MBD between -0.31 and -0.59, indicating good accuracy with minor variations in estimations. These findings underscore the model’s effectiveness in predicting solar energy potential and emphasize the necessity for regional adjustments to enhance precision across diverse geographic settings.
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