Calculating solar radiation for horizontal surfaces—I. Theoretically based approaches

John E. Hay

Renewable Energy, 1993, vol. 3, issue 4, 357-364

Abstract: This paper reviews the theoretical basis of relatively simple models that use widely available meteorological data to determine the solar irradiation at the earth's surface. Spectral and non-spectral models for clear and cludy sky conditions are considered. A sample of validation results is presented. These indicate that most of the models studied are capable of estimating the global irradiation with acceptable accuracy, especially for time intervals of a month of more.

Date: 1993
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DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(93)90102-M

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