A solar farm in Western Australia 's Pilbara region , which has 3,100 solar panels , is trialing cloud predictive technology ( CT ) that can detect if clouds are overhead using an interconnected network of cameras that monitor the sky . Project manager, David Webster, expects the first of the solar panels to be installed in coming months. If a cloud is detected , the CPT system slowly transitions the power supply from the farm 's solar panels to a traditional power source before the sun is blocked , which will prevent sudden cut - offs in power supply .
A solar farm in Western Australia 's Pilbara region , which has 3,100 solar panels , is trialing cloud predictive technology ( CT ) that can detect if clouds are overhead using an interconnected network of cameras that monitor the sky . If a cloud is detected , the CPT system slowly transitions the power supply from the farm 's solar panels to a traditional power source before the sun is blocked , which will prevent sudden cut - offs in power supply .