pvlib.irradiance.beam_component#
- pvlib.irradiance.beam_component(surface_tilt, surface_azimuth, solar_zenith, solar_azimuth, dni)[source]#
Calculates the beam component of the plane of array irradiance.
- Parameters:
surface_tilt (numeric) – Panel tilt from horizontal.
surface_azimuth (numeric) – Panel azimuth from north.
solar_zenith (numeric) – Solar zenith angle.
solar_azimuth (numeric) – Solar azimuth angle.
dni (numeric) – Direct normal irradiance, see dni. [Wm⁻²]
- Returns:
beam (numeric) – Beam component