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Merge branch 'fix2448' of https://github.com/OmarBahamida/pvlib-python into pr/2485
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Average photon energy
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apparent_zenith
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Apparent (refraction-corrected) solar zenith angle. The solar
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Refraction-corrected solar zenith angle. The solar
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zenith angle describes the position of the sun relative to the vertical and is
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defined as the angle between a vector pointed straight up and a vector pointed
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at the sun, from the observer. [°]
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solar_azimuth
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Azimuth angle of the sun in degrees East of North. The solar azimuth angle
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describes the sun’s position along the horizon relative to a reference point.
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The pvlib-python convention is defined as degrees east of north, so
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describes the sun’s position along the horizon relative to the observer.
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The pvlib-python convention is defined as degrees East of North, so
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North = 0°, East = 90°, South = 180°, West = 270°.
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solar_zenith
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surface_azimuth
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Azimuth angle of the surface in degrees East of North. This angle describes the
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horizontal orientation of the PV panel relative to a reference direction. The
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pvlib-python convention is defined as degrees east (clockwise) of north, so
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North = 0°, East = 90°, South = 180°, West = 270°. Other tools may use different
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conventions.
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pvlib-python convention is defined as degrees East (clockwise) of North, so
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North = 0°, East = 90°, South = 180°, West = 270°.
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surface_tilt
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Panel tilt from horizontal [°]. The surface tilt angle describes
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the inclination of the PV panel and is defined as degrees from the horizontal
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Tilt from horizontal [°]. The surface tilt angle
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is defined as degrees from the horizontal
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such that a surface facing up would have a surface tilt of 0°, and one facing
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the horizon would be 90°. [°]
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