
KISTERS provides real-time hail data and insightful analysis; HailSens360 offers advanced forecasting and nowcasting for superior hailstorm preparation and recovery.
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 28, 2025 — With increasingly frequent and intense hailstorms posing substantial damage and downtime risks to large-scale solar farms, KISTERS, a global leader in environmental data solutions, offers a proven hail monitoring system. This system delivers real-time measurements and post-event analysis, providing solar operators with actionable information.
HailSens IoT: The cornerstone of intelligent hail monitoring. HailSens IoT furnishes solar farm operators with precise, real-time data on hail events. This advanced system offers:
- Real-time hail impact data: Detailed information on hailstone size, intensity, and distribution.
- Precise post-event analysis: Thorough records for damage assessment and repair prioritization.
- Streamlined insurance claims: Verified data facilitates faster, more transparent claims processing.
- Easy integration: Effortless compatibility with existing systems ensures seamless implementation.
- Customizable Heartbeat alerts: Near real-time updates on sensor and network status via KISTERS Datasphere, minimizing disruptions.
HailSens IoT is more than just a sensor; it’s a reliable tool enabling solar operators to make well-informed decisions, ” said Edgar Wetzel, Global Head of Instrumentation at KISTERS. “Leveraging decades of environmental data expertise, KISTERS provides solutions that improve resilience and operational efficiency within the solar industry.”
A look at the next generation of hail monitoring. Building upon the robust capabilities of HailSens IoT, KISTERS also offers HailSens360, a comprehensive hail mitigation solution. Integrating real-time hail data with advanced forecasting and proprietary nowcasting, HailSens360 combines 48-hour forecast data, updates nowcast predictions every 6 minutes, and provides thorough post-event analysis. A key feature of HailSens360 is its comprehensive alert system, delivering timely warnings of predicted or imminent severe hail. This empowers solar farm managers to take preventative measures, such as retracting panels, significantly reducing potential damage. By enabling operators to prepare before storms, respond effectively during severe weather, and analyze impacts afterward, HailSens360 offers exceptional support for safeguarding solar assets and improving operational resilience.
“HailSens360 elevates hail monitoring, providing not just real-time data but also predictive information, empowering operators to act precisely before, during, and after storms,” said Johan Jaques, KISTERS Chief Meteorologist and HailSens360 solution owner.
Advancing solar resilience. HailSens IoT and HailSens360 together represent a transformative approach to hail risk management in the solar industry. These systems provide solar developers with the means to reduce downtime, simplify claims, and improve operational resilience, solidifying KISTERS’ position as a trusted partner in advancing renewable energy.
For more information about HailSens IoT and a preview of HailSens360, visit or schedule a consultation with our experts today.
About KISTERS
KISTERS is a trusted global leader in environmental data solutions, specializing in cutting-edge instrumentation and IT innovations. With decades of experience, KISTERS delivers precise, data-driven technologies enabling utility-scale solar developers and insurers to manage risks, enhance resilience, and make well-informed decisions in the face of growing environmental challenges.
For media inquiries, contact:
Elizabeth McGoldrick
SOURCE KISTERS North America, Inc.