solarforecastarbiter.validation.validator.check_poa_clearsky

solarforecastarbiter.validation.validator.check_poa_clearsky(poa_global, poa_clearsky, kt_max=1.1)[source]

Flags plane of array irradiance values greater than clearsky values.

Parameters:
  • poa_global (Series) – Plane of array irradiance in W/m^2
  • poa_clearsky (Series) – Plane of array irradiance under clear sky conditions, in W/m^2
  • kt_max (float) – maximum allowed ratio of poa_global to poa_clearsky
Returns:

flags (Series) – True if poa_global is less than or equal to clear sky value.