Technical consulting
We help you define the right measurement configuration for your project (GHI, GTI, DNI, albedo, soiling…) according to IEC 61724-1 requirements.
Solar Energy Solutions · From China to Europe
Bankable solar & weather data for your PV projects
HYTOP supplies high-precision, all-weather solar radiation and meteorological monitoring equipment to developers, EPCs, O&M operators and research institutes across Europe.
- ISO 9060:2018Class A instruments
- IEC 61724-1:2021PV monitoring standard
- BSRN / WMOResearch-grade compliance
- −40 → +80 °CAll-weather, IP67
About HYTOP
Advancing renewable energy through precise measurement
Solar energy is becoming increasingly competitive and efficient. To reach its full potential, solar stakeholders need powerful insights from fully integrated, highly accurate meteorological and environmental monitoring solutions. Those insights come from HYTOP.
Based in China, close to the manufacturers, HYTOP selects, configures and delivers monitoring systems that meet the most stringent international standards – so that your data is traceable, verifiable and highly accurate. From resource assessment to operational forecasting, our technology is the foundation of bankable solar investments.
- Monitoring equipment
- Reliable data
- Meteorological data
Empowering your solar vision
Our services
Your partner in China, focused on Europe
More than a supplier: we accompany you from the technical specification to the commissioning of your monitoring system.
Sourcing & system integration
Direct access to qualified manufacturers. Complete stations are assembled, configured and tested before shipping.
Quality control
Pre-shipment inspection, calibration certificates traceable to the World Radiometric Reference (WRR) and complete documentation.
Export & logistics to Europe
We handle packaging, export formalities and transport to your site or warehouse anywhere in Europe.
Multilingual support
A single point of contact speaking English, French and Chinese – no more language barriers with Chinese factories.
After-sales service
Remote commissioning assistance, spare parts, recalibration and long-term technical follow-up of your installations.
Our products
Comprehensive meteorological & environmental monitoring
From complete turnkey stations to individual Class A sensors – everything you need to measure the solar resource and the environment of your PV plant.
Station
AWS810-SE
High-end PV weather station
IoT weather station specifically engineered for photovoltaic power plants: sensing, data acquisition and transmission, with local and cloud storage.
Key features
- Measures GHI, GTI, albedo, PV panel temperature, soiling ratio, wind speed & direction, air temperature, humidity, pressure and rainfall
- Built-in data acquisition, wired or wireless transmission
- Dual-mode local + cloud storage for redundancy
- Real-time data and analytics through dedicated software
- Designed for simple, intuitive operation & maintenance
Station
ZT Solar Monitoring Station
Integrated quad-parameter radiation monitoring
Cost-effective all-in-one measurement of GHI, DNI, DHI and sunshine duration, expandable with soiling and atmospheric sensors.
Key features
- Global, diffuse and direct irradiance + sunshine duration in a single platform
- High accuracy and fast response
- Low power consumption, long-term stability
- Small footprint, light weight, straightforward installation
- Ideal for resource assessment, O&M and power forecasting
Station
ZTR-8
Research-grade solar monitoring station
Designed in strict compliance with the BSRN standards of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Delivers bankable solar radiation data.
Key features
- ISO 9060:2018 Class A pyranometers (HYT-SG60) and pyrheliometers (ZTZ-7)
- Dual-axis automatic sun tracker (ZTT-31), accuracy < 0.01°
- BeiDou/GPS positioning and microsecond time synchronisation
- Optional ventilation & heating units (ZTV-2) for extreme climates
- Modular, low-maintenance design
Sky imaging
SkyCam4D
All-sky camera for cloud cover analysis
180° field of view and resolution above 3000 × 3000 pixels to record cloud shape and coverage for weather and PV power forecasting.
Key features
- All-solid-state, all-weather continuous operation
- Embedded computing host – no external workstation needed
- Automated cloud image acquisition and cloud fraction analysis
- Automatic exposure, remote control, automatic data upload
- Web-based management interface, integrated storage with backup
Sensor
HYT-SG60
ISO 9060:2018 Class A pyranometer
High-precision thermopile pyranometer for GHI, GTI, DHI and albedo, “fast response and spectrally flat”, traceable to the WRR (Davos).
Technical data
| Measurement range | 0 – 4000 W/m² |
|---|---|
| Response time (95%) | < 0.5 s |
| Total zero offset | < 2 W/m² |
| Non-stability | < 0.5 % / 3–5 years |
| Non-linearity | < 0.2 % |
| Directional response | < 10 W/m² |
| Sensitivity | 7 – 20 µV/W/m² |
| Spectral range | 285 – 3000 nm |
| Operating temperature | −40 … +80 °C |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Dimensions / weight | Ø118 × 82 mm · ~289 g |
Sensor
ZTZ-7
Pyrheliometer – DNI & sunshine duration
Research-grade instrument with a 200–4000 nm spectral range and response < 0.2 s, exceeding ISO 9060 and WMO Class A requirements.
Key features
- Ultra-fast response < 0.2 s
- Active temperature compensation
- Integrated window heating against frost, dew and snow
- Non-stability within ±0.5 % over 5 years
- −40 to +80 °C, 0–100 % RH – mounted on ZTT-31 dual-axis tracker
Sensor
PVT series
PV module surface temperature sensor
Platinum resistance (Pt100 / Pt1000) thermometer for PV backsheet temperature, soil, surface water and ice temperature.
Key features
- Precision-matched thermal elements for continuous monitoring
- Minimal drift over multi-year deployments
- Strong resistance to high-temperature corrosion
- IP67, −40 to +80 °C, 0–100 % RH
Sensor
ZTR-1 & ZTR-2
Digital rain sensors
High-accuracy measurement of rainfall volume, intensity and duration – tipping bucket (ZTR-1) or optical, without moving parts (ZTR-2).
Key features
- ZTR-1: dual tipping bucket, 0.1 mm resolution, 304 stainless steel
- ZTR-1: seamless stamped collector – no water retention errors
- ZTR-2: optical raindrop size & volume measurement
- ZTR-2: compact, no moving parts, minimal maintenance
- Reliable in extreme heat and high humidity
Applications
Serving the whole life cycle of your solar plant
01
Resource assessment
Evaluate the solar resource and estimate the investment with bankable, traceable data.
02
Power forecasting
Feed performance models and short-term forecasting with irradiance and sky imaging data.
03
O&M monitoring
Calculate the performance ratio, detect soiling and underperformance in real time.
04
Grid compliance
Meet grid operator and power trading reporting requirements with certified measurements.
Why HYTOP
Precision you can bank on
- High precision & reliability – research-grade performance under all field conditions.
- International standards – ISO 9060:2018 Class A, IEC 61724-1:2021, BSRN.
- Competitive prices – direct sourcing in China, optimized total cost of ownership.
- European focus – a dedicated contact, in your language and your time zone.
Contact
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us about your site and your measurement needs. We will get back to you within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.
- contact@hytoptech.com
- +33 6 61 33 22 90
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HYTOP TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. 281 River Valley Road, #01-02, Singapore 238322
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