Sahara dust has entered the atmosphere, affecting solar power generation in various parts of Europe by up to 20%. This type of dust cloud is quite common and can reduce clear sky irradiance (leading to solar power generation) by up to 20%, but fortunately, this situation will only last for a few days. According to the analysis using the Solcast API, this week's dust clouds will dissipate on Saturday, reducing the impact on areas further north and mountainous areas protected by the Alps.

The low-pressure system over the Mediterranean has triggered a serious sand and dust transport event, affecting solar power generation throughout Europe for the entire week. The weak low-pressure system in the Mediterranean forms a southerly wind, which passes through the Mediterranean from Sahara Africa and enters Europe, blowing sand and dust into southern Italy and France. The high-pressure ridge from the Atlantic forms a westerly wind, blowing sand and dust from the northern Alps into southern Germany. By Saturday, the intensity of sand and dust will greatly decrease, mixing and dispersing with the upper atmosphere, thus being diluted.