Solar Radiation Data
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Solar radiation data are essential for the design and analysis of solar energy conservation systems. These systems include, concentrating solar thermal power plants, concentrating photovoltaic systems, and solar energy storage systems. Solar radiation data are especially needed in the design of non-traditional/novel solar energy converters.
 
We have developed computer models that generate hourly solar radiation data for global locations. This data can be used to study the long-term and dynamic characteristics of solar energy systems before they are built. The data can also be used in building energy simulation programs.
 
The data incorporate the statistical/probability features inherent in actual sequences of solar radiation data. The models can also been used to generate synthetic Typical meteorological Year (TMY) solar radiation data that typify the long-term climate of a location.
 
  Choose the system for which you need solar radiation data.
  Solar radiation on a Fixed Surface
  Solar radiation on surfaces with two-axis or single-axis tracking
   
  Please Contact us if you need assistance with the design of solar energy conversion systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
  References
 

1. Graham, V.A. and Hollands, K.G.T. A method to generate hourly solar irradiation, globally. Solar Energy, Vol. 44(6), 333-341, 1990.

2. Graham, V.A., Hollands, K.G.T. and Unny, T.E. A time series model for (the daily atmospheric transmittance) Kt with applications to global synthetic weather generation. Solar Energy, Vol. 40(2), 83-92, 1988.

3. Duffie, J.A. and Beckman, W.A. Solar Energy of Thermal Processes. John Wiley and Sons. New York. 1980.

4. Klucher, T.M.  Evaluation of models to predict insolation on tilted surfaces. Solar Energy, Vol. 23:110-114, 1979.

5. Graham, V.A., Hollands, K.G.T., and Unny, T.E. Stochastic variation of hourly solar radiation over the day.  Proc. of the ISES congress Sep. 1987. Hamburg, Germany. Pergamon Press, 1988

6. Graham, V.A., Hollands, K.G.T., and Unny, T.E. Stochastic modeling of the solar atmospheric transmittance.  Proceedings of ISES congress, 1985, Montreal, Canada.  Pergamon Press. 1986.