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Climate change presents pressing challenges that require innovative solutions, particularly in energy generation and climate modeling. Angela Meyer and Louise Nuijens, experts in energy meteorology and atmospheric science, will explore how advanced technologies like AI, renewable energy forecasting, and climate models can address these issues. Their talks will highlight the critical role of accurate predictions and data in shaping sustainable energy systems and understanding the dynamic climate of regions like the North Sea.
Harnessing the elements for a sustainable future: Solar nowcasting and the dynamic Dutch North Sea."
- Angela Meyer and Louise Nuijens
Angela Meyer will discuss the need to decarbonize energy generation by harnessing solar and wind power to combat climate change. As renewable energy grows, accurate forecasts of solar radiation and wind are critical for balancing power supply and demand. Artificial intelligence, coupled with modern Earth-observing satellites, can provide high-quality forecasts to help energy companies and grid operators. Angela will highlight how AI can enhance weather and renewable energy predictions, paving the way for a more sustainable energy system.
Louise Nuijens will address the challenges facing the Netherlands due to climate change, including sea level rise, warming North Sea temperatures, and shifting rainfall patterns. She will explain how the interconnected system of clouds, solar radiation, and wind over the North Sea influences regional climate and requires advanced models and extensive data. As the North Sea evolves into a renewable energy hub with planned massive wind energy expansion, accurate data on weather conditions like wind, rain, and fog is becoming urgent.
About the speakers
Angela Meyer has been an assistant professor of Energy Meteorology and AI at TU Delft since 2023 and leads a research group at Bern University of Applied Sciences. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from ETH Zurich, she has industry experience at Hexagon AB and Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Her research is supported by major European and Swiss science agencies. Louise Nuijens is an associate professor in Atmospheric Science at TU Delft and an ECMWF Fellow. Previously, she worked at MIT and the Max-Planck Institute for Meteorology. Her research focuses on the interaction of convection and clouds with atmospheric circulation, using field observations and high-resolution simulations to understand weather and climate processes.
Registration is mandatory! Including free vegan lunch from 12:15!
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