To help ensure grid stability, having accurate aggregated solar data is crucial. To achieve this, Solcast combines high quality input data from real-time satellite imagery, multiple weather models, and advanced PV modeling algorithms for both utility-scale solar and rooftop solar. Grid aggregation data is often updated every 5 to 15 minutes to ensure that the data shows the most accurate, timely information necessary for efficient grid management. Inaccurate forecasts can lead to grid instability or price hikes in the energy market.