pvlib.irradiance.beam_component

pvlib.irradiance.beam_component(surface_tilt, surface_azimuth, solar_zenith, solar_azimuth, dni)

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

Returns:

beam (numeric) – Beam component