pvlib.irradiance.aoi#

pvlib.irradiance.aoi(surface_tilt, surface_azimuth, solar_zenith, solar_azimuth)[source]#

Calculates the angle of incidence of the solar vector on a surface. This is the angle between the solar vector and the surface normal.

Input all angles in degrees.

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.

Returns

aoi (numeric) – Angle of incidence in degrees.

Examples using pvlib.irradiance.aoi#

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