Solar Analysis
The prediction of the maximum clear sky irradiance values is primarily of interest for computing maximum cooling loads, or maximum internal temperatures in buildings without cooling from solar radiation during the heating season. For the prediction of mean total irradiation, for any day, month, season or year, needed for energy consumption for cooling, and also for estimating the useful energy which can be collected from a solar device, different estimation methods are available.
- Direct irradiance from the sun.
- Diffuse irradiance from the clear sky.
- Reflected direct and diffuse irradiance from the ground.
