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SAND Report: SAND77-0004, February 1977.
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In order to design a solar system or to make a prediction regarding its performance, we need to know the amount of solar energy which will be available to the system. This article gives an elementary description of the basic geometric considerations and background information on solar
In order to design a solar system or to make a prediction regarding its performance, we need to know the amount of solar energy which will be available to the system. This article gives an elementary description of the basic geometric considerations and background information on solar
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radiation availability. In addition, tables giving both average and clear day solar energy availabilities in the four seasons are presented. The solar energy available to a collector depends on the collector type and its orientation. The availabilities are presented for a wide variety of possible surface orientations, including orientations for focusing collectors, tracking collectors, and fixed collectors. Show Less