Shining On: A Primer on Solar Radiation Data

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    Abstract

    Solar radiation data provide information on how much of the sun's energy strikes a surface at a location on earth during a particular time period. The data give values of energy per unit of area. By showing naturally occurring changes in the amount of solar radiation over the course of days, months, and years, these data determine the amount of solar radiation for a location.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages28
    StatePublished - 1992

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/TP-463-4856

    Keywords

    • concentrated sunlight
    • photovoltaics (PV)
    • pyranometers
    • solar electric
    • solar fuel
    • solar heat
    • solar radiation
    • solar thermal

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