Prompt, localized severe weather information optimizes short-term trading, supports network management, ensures safe maintenance work, and reduces the risk of damage SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SYSTEM FORECASTS FOR : n Direct marketers n Transmission system operators n Distribution system operators n Wind turbine manufacturers n Facility operators n Severe weather alerts based on radar and lightning data, measurement data collected at weather stations, and high-resolution model data n Depending on the weather activity, specialized analysis models combine lightning, radar, measured, or model data to estimate potential damage n The lightning location system powered by nowcast can even measure very weak lightning with the patented 3-D measurement technique Our procedures: n Direct marketers observe weather developments for their portfolio and use them as a basis for their business decisions n Grid operators precisely monitor high-voltage power lines and the critical infrastructure n System manufacturers optimize maintenance and repair work planning and safely and efficiently manage personnel n Plant operators monitor potential damage to their plants in real time and ensure sufficient time for selecting the appropriate protection and rescue measures n Meteorologists provide localized severe weather warnings n Prompt dispatch of e-mail and/or text message prior to severe weather n Configurable warning levels n Real-time information about thunderstorms, lightning, and winds affecting your energy plants n Severe weather alerts and lightning data can be integrated into the customers’ systems n Display of your plant locations and current weather activity in an online portal An overview of the features: