Selection and performance quantification of the most appropriate Clear‐ Sky Model for the forecasting of solar radiation at the Reunion Island

Abstract: The thesis is focused on solar irradiance forecasting methods and more specifically on clear‐sky models (CSM). CSMs with many inputs are often the most accurate but their performance remains very sensitive to local climate conditions. Moreover, availability of some inputs is not always guaranteed at every location. The objective of the thesis is the selection and performance quantification of the most appropriate CSM for the forecasting of solar radiation at the Reunion Island.