solarforecastarbiter.pvmodel.aoi_tracking

solarforecastarbiter.pvmodel.aoi_tracking(axis_tilt, axis_azimuth, max_rotation_angle, backtrack, ground_coverage_ratio, apparent_zenith, azimuth)[source]

Calculate AOI, surface tilt, and surface azimuth for tracking system.

Parameters:
  • axis_tilt (float) –
  • axis_azimuth (float) –
  • max_rotation_angle (float) –
  • backtrack (bool) –
  • ground_coverage_ratio (float) –
  • apparent_zenith (pd.Series) – Solar apparent zenith
  • azimuth (pd.Series) – Solar azimuth
Returns:

surface_tilt (pd.Series, surface_azimuth : pd.Series, aoi : pd.Series)