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KISTERS Brings Advanced Hail Detection to Europe

In a significant step forward for weather technology, KISTERS has officially launched the HailSens360 system in Europe via a partnership with Meteomatics. This pioneering system promises to revolutionize hail detection and forecasting, combining real-time data with hyperlocal weather predictions. HailSens360 is designed to protect vital assets such as solar installations, crops, and insured properties from the damaging effects of hailstorms.

Unprecedented Weather Monitoring Technology

HailSens360 is a sophisticated, integrated sensor and cloud-based decision support system. It offers a comprehensive array of features, including proprietary 48-hour forecasts, 60-90 minute nowcasts, real-time hail observations, and relevant historical data. These tools enable businesses and individuals to make informed decisions to safeguard their assets before, during, and after hail events.

The system's introduction comes at a crucial time, as Europe faces increasing risks and costs associated with hail damage, yet access to timely and localized hail data remains limited and often expensive.

Bridging Gaps in Meteorological Data

Unlike in the United States, where meteorological data is widely accessible, Europe has long struggled with fragmented weather data environments. The European Commission has advocated for increased data openness, yet real-time meteorological information remains costly and difficult to obtain. Through its partnership with Meteomatics—renowned for its high-resolution weather data—KISTERS aims to simplify access to diverse regional data sources and offer competitive pricing, effectively eliminating key barriers to market entry.

Meteomatics has developed a unique hail size prediction as an essential output of its forecasting, which integrates seamlessly into KISTERS' datasphere platform. This capability ensures that European users receive advanced warnings for hail events up to 90 minutes in advance, along with detailed forecasts and post-storm insights specifically tailored for the European market.

Proven Success in the U.S. Market

HailSens360 has a proven track record in the United States, where solar farms employ the technology to secure panels against hail damage, significantly improving claims processing timelines based on accurate data. Although the specific outputs may differ between regions, the primary goal remains: delivering rapid, precise, and localized hail information when every minute counts.

"Our experiences in the U.S. highlighted the power of combining sensor accuracy with software intelligence," stated Johan Jaques, Solution Owner at KISTERS. “Partnering with Meteomatics allows us to extend this value throughout Europe—providing local access to the necessary data and high-quality forecasts.”

Chris Rees, Partnership Manager at Meteomatics, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating, "Together with KISTERS, we are bridging a data gap that has long hindered better hail risk management in Europe."

With the rollout of HailSens360, KISTERS and Meteomatics are setting a new standard in meteorological technology, ensuring that businesses and individuals can access the information they need to protect their assets against the unpredictable nature of hail storms.