STATISTICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE OPTIMAL AVERAGING TIME FOR SOLAR IRRADIANCE ON HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SURFACES IN THE UK

摘要

As output from photovoltaic (PV) panels is closely related to sunlight levels, monitoring solar irradiance levels is crucial for system design and predictive purposes. With advances in PV technology, urban sites at northerly locations, where both horizontal and vertical solar irradiance make significant contributions, are becoming increasingly important.