Chapter Outline 8.1. Classification of SolarForecasting Methods 172 8.2. Deterministic and Stochastic Forecasting Approaches 177 8.2.1. A Critical Appraisal of Physically-Based Forecasting Approaches 177 8.2.2. Satellite Forecasts 178 8.2.3. Sky-Imager Forecasts 179 8.2.4. Data Inputs to Stochastic-Learning Approaches 179 8.2.5. Section Summary 181 8.3. Metrics for Evaluation of Solar-Forecasti...

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