Launch of MTG satellite: data journey from space to solar plants

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EUMETSAT has been monitoring weather and climate from space for decades. With the MTG (Meteosat Third Generation) system, it has launched one of the most innovative weather satellite systems ever built: the benefits of this investment for the users of our data are expected to be very important. In this webinar, we’ll explore the data journey from space to the end users of satellite applications in renewable energy.

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Launch success for MTG-I1

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EUMETSAT Director-General Phil Evans said the successful launch of MTG-I1 was a critical milestone for the organisation, bringing one step closer the goal of delivering essential data from the satellite’s instruments to meteorologists.

“Let’s recognise the fundamental importance of that goal,” Evans said. “The MTG system will help meteorologists meet one of their main challenges – the timely forecasting of severe weather events – to enable citizens, civil authorities and first responders to take appropriate action.