4.

radiacin solar sobre superficies

inclinadas



Petros Axaopoulos TEI de Atenas Grecia

Resultados del aprendizaje

Despus de estudiar este captulo, los lectores podrn:

Definir la radiacin solar directa, difusa y reflejada sobre lasuperficie inclinada

saber el significado del ndice de claridad
Calcular la radiacin solar por hora y mensual en superficie de diversas orientaciones
Y ngulos de inclinacin
Explicar cmo el ngulo de orientacin y la inclinacin de una superficie afectan a la
radiacin solar incidente
Entender cmo la eleccin del ngulo de orientacin y la inclinacin de un panel
fotovoltaico afecta sus actuaciones
Determinar el ngulo de inclinacin ptimo de un panel fotovoltaico, teniendo en
cuenta la latitud de la ubicacin, la aplicacin prevista y el perodo de tiempo que el
sistema solar est destinado a ser utilizado

Conocimiento de la radiacin solar recibida por una superficie inclinada es necesario para la
mayora de aplicaciones y estudios con sistemas solares. En general, como estaciones
meteorolgicas slo proporcionar la radiacin solar total en el plano horizontal, un mtodo
para calcular la radiacin sobre una superficie inclinada en una base por hora o mensual es
necesario. Para ello, las siguientes secciones describen una metodologa para el clculo de la
radiacin solar sobre superficies inclinadas en periodos mensuales y por hora.

4.1 RADIACIN POR HORA SOBRE SUPERFICIE INCLINADA

La radiacin solar recibida por un plano inclinado sobre la superficie del terreno consta de tres
componentes: la radiacin directa procedente del disco solar, la radiacin difusa derivada de la
bveda del cielo y la radiacin reflejada desde el suelo en los alrededores
(fig. 4.1).






Figura 4.1 Radiacin solar directa, difusa y reflejada sobre superficie inclinada.

La radiacin directa que recibe una superficie depende del ngulo de incidencia de los rayos
solares. La radiacin difusa recibida por la superficie inclinada no depende de la orientacin del
plano y no viene de la totalidad de la bveda del cielo o la tierra cercana - se trata slo de la
parte del cielo que la superficie "ve". Por lo tanto, para el clculo de la radiacin solar sobre una
superficie inclinada, un factor de conversin debe tenerse en cuenta para cada uno de los
componentes [1].

I b I b,T
I bn z I bn

( ) ()


Figura 4.2 Determinacin de factores de conversin para la irradiacin solar directa. Radiacin
) irradiancia horizontal superficial ) sobre superficie inclinada

El factor de conversin de la radiacin solar directa (Rb), es la relacin entre la irradiancia solar
directa sobre la superficie inclinada (b, T), para que en una superficie horizontal (b).

De la figura 4.2 se deduce fcilmente la siguiente ecuacin:

 The conversion factor for the direct solar irradiance (Rb), is the ratio of the direct solar
irradiance on the inclined surface (b,T), to that on a horizontal surface (b).
The conversion factor for the direct solar irradiance (Rb), is the ratio of the direct solar
From Fig. on
irradiance 4.2the
theinclined
following equation
surface (b,T),isto
easily
that deduced:
on a horizontal surface (b).

From Fig. 4.2 the following equation is easily deduced:

I I cos cos
Rb = b,T = b,n = (4.1)
I I
I b,Tb I b,n cos
b,ncos
cos
cos
R=
b
= = (4.1)
I b I b,n cos cos
Introducing
cos from equation 3.5, into equation 4.1, the new equation can be written as:

Introducing cos
Introduciendo cos from equation 3.5, into equation 4.1, the new equation can be written as:
de la ecuacin 3.5, en la ecuacin 4.1, la nueva ecuacin puede ser escrita
como: cos
Rb = (4.2)
cos cos cos + sin sin
cos
Rb = Rb = (4.2)(4.2)
From this equation, it becomes cos obvious
cos cos +the
that sin of Rb varies during the day and year
sinvalue
for a given location.
De esta ecuacin, resulta obvio que el valor de R b vara durante el da y ao para un lugar
From this equation, it becomes obvious that the value of Rb varies during the day and year
determinado.
for a given
The location.
calculation of the component for the diffuse radiation is based on the assumption that
the diffusion is isotropic, i.e. that it is uniformly received from the entire sky dome. The
El clculo del componente para la radiacin difusa se basa en el supuesto de que la difusin es
The calculation
conversion factorof thefor component for the(Rdiffuse
diffuse radiation d) is the radiation
ratio of isdiffuse
isotrpica, es decir, que es uniformemente recibi de la cpula del cielo entero. El factor de
basedradiation
on the assumptionincident onthat the
the diffusion
inclined surface is isotropic,
(Id,T) to that i.e. on
that
theit) es la proporcin de incidencia de la radiacin difusa sobre
is uniformly
horizontal planereceived
(Id). Thefrom the entire
diffuse radiation sky coming
dome. The from
conversin de radiacin difusa (R d
conversion
the celestial factor
dome, foronly
diffuse radiation (Rreaches
a percentage ) is the theratio of
inclined diffuse radiation
surface. This incident
percentage on isthe
the
superficie inclinada (Id,T) para que en el plano horizontal (I d
d). La radiacin difusa procedente de
inclined
ratio ofsurface (Id,T) to of
the portion thatcelestial
on the horizontal
dome thatplane the (Iinclined
d). The diffuse
surfaceradiation
"sees", coming to the from entire
la bveda celeste, slo un porcentaje llega a la superficie inclinada. Este porcentaje es la
the celestial dome,
hemispherical surfaceonlyofa the percentage
celestialreaches
dome. In thethe inclined surface.
isotropic modelThis andpercentage
for an unshaded is the
proporcin de la porcin de la bveda celestial que la superficie inclinada "ve", a toda la
ratio
inclined of the
surface portionon the of ground,
celestialwith dome slope that theconversion
, the inclined surface factor is"sees",the view to factor
the entire to the
superficie semiesfrica de la bveda celeste. En el modelo isotrpico y de una superficie
hemispherical
sky and is given by: surface of the celestial dome. In the isotropic model and for an unshaded
inclinada sin sombra en el suelo, con la pendiente , el factor de conversin es el factor de vista
inclined surface on the ground, with slope , the conversion factor is the view factor to the
al cielo y est dada por:
sky and is given by:

I 1 + cos
Rd = d ,T = (4.3)
Id 2
I 1 + cos
Rd = d ,T = (4.3)
Id 2
The conversion factor for the reflected radiation (Rr) is the ratio of reflected radiation

incident on the inclined surface (Ir,T) to that on the horizontal (Ir). However, the reflected on
TheEl factor de conversin de la radiacin reflejada (Rr) es la proporcin de incidencia de la
the conversion
horizontal plane, factorisfor thethe reflected
product of theradiation (Rr) is the ratio
diffuse reflectance of the ofsurroundings
reflected radiation and the
radiacin reflejada sobre la superficie inclinada (I
incident
total solar on the inclined on
irradiance surface
the (Ihorizontal
r,T) to that (I). on the
As in r, T ) para que en la horizontal (I
horizontal
the previous(Ir). However,
case, assuming r
the reflected). Sin embargo,
that on the
thereflejada en el plano horizontal, es el producto de la reflectancia difusa de los alrededores y la
horizontal
reflected plane, isisthe
irradiance productthen
isotropic, of the fordiffuse reflectance
an inclined surface oftilted
the surroundings
at slope from and the the
irradiacin solar total en la horizontal (I). Como en el caso anterior, suponiendo que la radiacin
total solar irradiance
horizontal, the conversion on the horizontal
factor is the view (I). factor
As in tothe theprevious
ground and case, assuming
is given by: that the
reflejada es isotrpico, entonces por una superficie inclinada inclinada en pendiente respecto
reflected irradiance is isotropic, then for an inclined surface tilted at slope from the
a la horizontal, el factor de conversin es el factor de vista al suelo y est dada por:
horizontal, the conversion factor is the view factor to the ground and is given by:
I 1 cos
Rr = r ,T = (4.4)
I 2
3
Por lo tanto, la irradiacin solar total en la superficie inclinada
Thus, the total solar irradiance on the tilted surface for an hour is durante una hora es la suma de
the sum of three terms:
tres trminos: 3
= bRb + IdRd + Rr (4.5)
= bRb + IdRd + Rr (4.5)
Considering the equations 4.1, 4.3 and 4.4, the equation 4.5 can be rewritten as:
Teniendo en cuenta las ecuaciones 4.1, 4.3 y 4.4, la ecuacin 4.5 puede ser reescrita como:
cos 1 + cos 1 cos
IT = I b + Id + I (4.6)
cos 2 2

This equation can be used to calculate the hourly total solar irradiation on an inclined
surface at slope from the horizontal, where the angles and Z correspond to the
midpoint of the considered time. The reflectance is usually taken 0.2, but when the
surrounding area is covered with snow its value can be very high. Various values of are
 1 cos = bRb + IdRd + Rr
I r ,T (4.5)
Rr = = (4.4)
I 2
Considering the equations 4.1, 4.3 and 4.4, the equation 4.5 can be rewritten as:
Thus, the total solar irradiance on the tilted surface for an hour is the sum of three terms:
cos 1 + cos 1 cos
IT = I b + Id + I (4.6)
= bRb + IdRd +cosRr (4.5)2 2
Esta ecuacin puede utilizarse para calcular la irradiacin solar total por hora sobre una
This equation
equations canand
4.1, 4.3 be 4.4,
usedthetoequation
calculate4.5thecanhourly total solar
Considering thesuperficie inclinada en pendiente de la horizontal, donde los ngulos y
be rewritten as: irradiation on an inclined
Z corresponden al
surface at slope from the horizontal, where the angles and
punto medio del tiempo considerado. La reflectancia se toma generalmente 0.2, pero cuando
Z correspond to the
midpoint of cos the considered
1 + cos time. 1 cos
The
reflectance is usually taken 0.2, but when the
el rea circundante est cubierta de nieve su valor puede ser muy alto. Varios valores de se
I T = I b area is+ covered
surrounding Id with its value can
+ Isnow (4.6)be very high. Various values of are
cos
dan en la tabla 4.1 2 2
given in Table 4.1
This equation Tabla 4. 1 reflexin de diferentes superficies
can be used to calculate the hourly total solar irradiation on an inclined
Table 4.1 Reflectance of different surfaces
surface at slope from the horizontal, where the angles and Z correspond to the
midpoint of the considered time. The reflectance is usually taken 0.2, but when the
surrounding area is covered with snow its value can be very
Tipo de superficie de la tierra high. Various values of are
Reflectancia
Type of ground surface Reflectance
given in Table 4.1

Fresh snow 0.87
Table 4.1 Reflectance of different surfaces Nieve fresca 0.87
Dry sand 0.18
Arena seca
Wet sand 0.18
0.09

Type of ground surface Coniferous forest Reflectance 0.05
Arena hmeda
New concrete 0.09
0.33
Fresh snow Old concrete
Bosque de conferas 0.87 0.23
0.05
Dry sand 0.18
Dividing Wet sidesConcreto nuevo
bothsand of equation 4.6 by I and0.09 0.33
considering the
equation 4.1, the following
equation can be written:
Coniferous forest 0.05
Hormign viejo 0.23
New concrete 0.33
Old concrete 0.23
IT I d I d 1 + 1
= 1 Rb + + (4.7)
Dividing both Dividiendo ambos lados de la ecuacin 4.6 por y teniendo en cuenta la ecuacin 4.1, se puede
sides of equation I4.6 by I Iand considering
I 2 the equation24.1, the following
escribir la siguiente ecuacin:
equation can be written:
Depending on the value of the hourly clearness index K, the ratio Id /I is given by the
following relations [2].
IT I d I 1 + 1
= 1 Rb + d + (4.7)
I I I 2 2
d/I = 1 - 0.09K for 0.22 ()
Depending on the value of the hourly clearness index K, the ratio Id /I is given by the
following relations [2].
4
Dependiendo del valor del ndice de claridad cada hora K, la relacin y d/i est dada por las
relaciones siguientes [2].
d/I = 1 - 0.09K for 0.22 ()


/I = 1 - 0.09K for 0.22 ()
4d

d/I = 0.9511 - 0.1604 + 4.3882 - 16.6383 + 12.3364 for 0.22<<0.8 ()
d/I = 0.165 for >0.8 () (4.8)


 d/I = 0.9511 - 0.1604 + 4.3882 - 16.6383 + 12.3364 for 0.22<<0.8 ()
2 3 4
d/I = 0.9511 - 0.1604 + 4.388 - 16.638
/I = 0.165 + 12.336
for >0.8 () for 0.22<<0.8 () (4.8)
d

Hourly clearnessd/Iindex = 0.165

(K) isforthe
>0.8
ratio()of total solar irradiation on a horizontal(4.8)
Cada hora ndice de claridad (K) es la relacin de la irradiacin solar total sobre una superficie surface (I) to
horizontal (I) la irradiacin extraterrestre por hora sobre una superficie horizontal (). Este to
the hourly extraterrestrial irradiation on a horizontal surface (). This index is considered
Hourly clearness index (K) is the
be the attenuation ratio
factor of total
of the solar irradiation
atmosphere. on awhen
In general, horizontal surface (I) to
the atmosphere is clearer, a
ndice se considera el factor de atenuacin de la atmsfera. En general, cuando la atmsfera es
the hourlysmaller
extraterrestrial irradiation on is
a horizontal surface (). This index is considered to
fraction of irradiation scattered. Additionally, the clearness
ms clara, una fraccin ms pequea de radiacin se dispersa. Adems, el ndice de claridad es index is a stochastic
be the attenuation factor of the atmosphere. In general, when the atmosphere
parameter, which is a function of time of year, season, climatic condition and geographic is clearer, a
un parmetro estocstico, que es una funcin de la poca del ao, estacin, condiciones
smaller fraction of irradiation is scattered. Additionally, the clearness index is a stochastic
location.
climticas y ubicacin geogrfica.
parameter, which is a function of time of year, season, climatic condition and geographic
location.
I
K= (4.9)
I
Io
The calculation of theKhourly = (4.9)
extraterrestrial irradiation on a horizontal surface can be
Io
El clculo de la irradiacin extraterrestre por hora sobre una superficie horizontal se puede
approximated by the following relationship if the zenith angle (Z) corresponds to the
The calculation of the hourly extraterrestrial irradiation on a horizontal surface can be
aproximar por la relacin siguiente si el ngulo cenital (
midpoint of the considered time. Z) corresponde al punto medio del
approximated by the following relationship if the zenith angle (Z) corresponds to the
tiempo considerado.
midpoint of the considered time.

I o = Gon cos (4.10)
I o = Gon cosIo = Gon cos (4.10)
(4.10)

The extraterrestrial irradiation on a horizontal surface () can) puede obtenerse mediante la
La irradiacin extraterrestre sobre una superficie horizontal (
be obtained by integrating the

equation 4.10 for a period between hour angles 1 and 2 [2].
integracin de la ecuacin 4.10 para un periodo de hora ngulos
The extraterrestrial irradiation on a horizontal surface () can be obtained by 1 y 2 [2].
integrating the

equation 4.10 for a period between 2 hour angles 1 and 2 [2].
12 3600 360 n
I o(1 2 ) = Gon cos d = Gsc (1 + 0.033cos )
2
1 12 3600 360 n 365
I o(1 2 ) = Gon cos d = Gsc (1 + 0.033cos ) (4.11)
( 2 1 ) 365
1cos cos (sin 2 sin 1 ) +
sin sin (4.11)
( 2 1 ) 180

cos cos (sin 2 sin 1 ) + sin sin
180

Example 4.1
A PV panel is to be installed in Ioannina, Greece ( = 39 42), at a slope of 35 to the south.
Example 4.1
Using the isotropic diffuse model, calculate the hourly total solar
Ejemplo 4.1 irradiation as well as
A PV panel is to be installed in Ioannina, Greece ( = 39 42), at a slope of 35 to the south.
direct, diffuse and reflected, which will receive this panel for the
Un panel del PV debe ser instalado en Ionnina, Grecia ( = 39 hour 10 AM to 11 AM solar
42), con una pendiente del 35
Using the isotropic diffuse model, calculate the hourly total solar irradiation as well as
time, on 3 April. The hourly total solar irradiation on horizontal surface is 520 Wh/m2 and
al sur. Usando el modelo difuso isotrpico, calcular la hora total irradiacin solar as como
direct, diffuse and reflected, which will receive this panel for the hour 10 AM to 11 AM solar
the ground reflectance = 0.2.
time, ondirecta, difusa y reflejada, que recibir este panel para la hora 10:00 a 11:00 solar tiempo, el 3
3 April. The hourly total solar irradiation on horizontal surface is 520 Wh/m2 and 2
the groundde abril. La irradiacin solar total por hora en superficie horizontal es 520 Wh/m
reflectance = 0.2. y la tierra
Solution
reflectancia = 0.2.
On April 3, n = 93 and from equation 3.2 the solar declination is:
Solution
284 + 93
On AprilSolucin
3, n = 93 and from equation 3.2= the sin(360
solar
23.45 declination is:) = 4.810
El 3 de abril, n = 93 y de la ecuacin 3.2 la declinacin solar es:
284 + 93 365
= 23.45 sin(360 ) = 4.810
365

5

The solar hourEl ngulo de hora solar () puede considerarse como representante, si se calcula para el punto
angle () can be considered representative, 5 if calculated for the midpoint of
o
the consideredmedio del tiempo considerado. Por lo tanto, = - 22.5
time. Hence, = - 22.5 . With known values of , . Con valores conocidos de , y , el
o
and , the solar zenith
ngulo del cenit solar (
angle (Z) can be calculated from equation Z ) puede calcularse de la ecuacin 3.5:
3.5:

cos = sin 4.81 sin 39.7 + cos 4.81 cos 39.7 cos( 22.5) = 40.370

From equation 2.5 the extraterrestrial solar irradiance Gon is calculated and then the hourly
extraterrestrial irradiance on a horizontal surface () is given by:

= 1365.6cos40.37 = 1040.45 kW/m2

 The solar hour
the considered time.angle ()
Hence, can
= -be considered
22.5o
. With representative,
known if calculated
values of , for solar
and , the the midpoint
zenith of
o
anglethe
(Zconsidered time. Hence,
) can be calculated = - 22.53.5:
from equation . With known values of , and , the solar zenith
angle (Z) can be calculated from equation 3.5:
cos = sin 4.81 sin 39.7 + cos 4.81 cos 39.7 cos( 22.5) = 40.370 0
cos = sin 4.81 sin 39.7 + cos 4.81 cos 39.7 cos( 22.5) = 40.37
From equation De la ecuacin 2.5 irradiancia solar extraterrestre G
2.5 the extraterrestrial solar irradiance Gon is calculated en es calculado y luego la irradiancia
and then the hourly
From extraterrestre horaria sobre una superficie horizontal (
equation 2.5 the extraterrestrial solar irradiance
extraterrestrial irradiance on a horizontal surface () is given by: G on is ) est dada por:
calculated
and then the hourly

extraterrestrial irradiance on a horizontal surface () is given by:
2
= 1365.6cos40.37 = 1365.6 cos40. 37
= 1040.45 kW/m = 1040.45 kW/m2
= 1365.6cos40.37 = 1040.45 kW/m2
Aqu cabe mencionar que
Here it is worth mentioning that could podra ser calculada a partir de la relacin 4.11 durante un perodo
be calculated from the relation 4.11 for a period
Here it is worth
of one hourde una hora de mentioning
from 1 (10)1 (10) that could be calculated from the relation 4.11fromfor athis
period
2 (11). Por razones de la comparativa el valor de este clculo es

to 2 (11). For comparative reasons the value
of one hour from 1 (10) 2 to
2 2 (11). For comparative reasons the value 2 from2 this
calculation is= 1037.71 kWh/m
I = 1037.71 kWh/m . Este valor puede compararse con 1040.45 kWh/m
. This value can be compared with 1040.45 , suponiendo que la
kWh/m ,
calculation is I = 1037.71 kWh/m2. This value can be compared with 1040.45 kWh/m2,
radiacin es constante durante el periodo necesario de una hora.
assuming that the irradiance is constant for the required period of one hour.
assuming that the irradiance is constant for the required period of one hour.

K se puede calcular usando la ecuacin 4.9.
K can be calculated by using equation 4.9.
K can be calculated by using equation 4.9.

520
K= 520= 0.5
K=
1040.46 = 0.5
1040.46

Replacing the value of in equation 4.8(), the ratio d/I = 0.66. Hence:
Replacing the value of in equation 4.8(), the ratio d/I = 0.66. Hence:
Reemplazando el valor de en la ecuacin 4.8(), la relacin d/i = 0.66. Por lo tanto:

Id = 0.66520 = 343.2 Wh/ m2 2
Id = 0.66520 = 343.2 Wh/ m
Ib = 0.34520 = 176.8 Wh/ m2 2 2 2
Id = 0.66 x 520 = 343.2 Wh / m
Ib = 0.34520 = 176.8 Wh/ Ib = 0.34 x 520 = 176.8 Wh / m
m

At this point, the solar incident angle () should be calculated. Knowing the solar zenith
At this point, the solar incident angle () should be calculated. Knowing the solar zenith
angleangle
(), (En este punto, se calcular el ngulo de incidencia solar (). Conociendo el ngulo del cenit
the solar altitude can be calculated by equation 3.1 as follows:
), the solar altitude can be calculated by equation 3.1 as follows:
solar (), la altitud solar se puede calcular por la ecuacin 3.1 como sigue:
h = 90 40.37 = 49.63h = 90 h =90
40.37 = 49.63
40.37

= 49.63

The solar
The solarEl ngulo de acimut solar () se puede calcular mediante la ecuacin 3.14:
azimuth angleangle
azimuth () can
() be
cancalculated via equation
be calculated 3.14:3.14:
via equation

cos 4.81 sin( 22.5)
sin sin= = cos 4.81 sin( 22.5) = 36.07 0
= 36.070
cos 49.63
cos 49.63


Given that
Given that = 0, equation 3.163.16
= 0, equation yields:
Dado = 0, ecuacin 3.16 rendimientos:
yields:

cos cos = cos cos + sin+35 sin cos( cos( = 22.42 0
=35cos 35 40.37
cos 40.37 sin sin 40.37
3540.37 36.07)
36.07) = 22.42
0

Sustituyendo los valores conocidos en la ecuacin 4.6, se puede calcular la irradiacin total en
superficie inclinada ():

6 6

= 214.52 +312.17 +9.4 = 536.1 Wh/ m2

 cos 22.42 1 + cos 35 cos 22.42 + 1 343.2 1 + cos 35
cos 35 1 cos 35
= 176.8 + 343.2 = 176.8 + 520 0.2
cos 40.37 2
+ 520 0.2
2
cos 40.37 2 2

= 214.52
= 214.52 + 312.17 + 9.4 = 536.1 Wh / m+2 312.17 + 9.4 = 536.1 Wh / m
2

En consecuencia, la irradiacin total en el panel del PV es 537.27 Wh/m2, el directo es 214.52

2 2 2 2
Wh/mon
he total irradiation , 312.17 Wh/m
Consequently,PV the total
panel is es la difusa y la reflejada es 9.4 Wh/m
irradiation
537.27 Wh/m on2, PV
the panel
directisis537.27
214.52 . , the direct is 214.52
Wh/m
2 2 2 2
Wh/m
2 ,and
use is 312.17 Wh/m the the
diffuse is 312.17
reflected Wh/m
is 9.4 Wh/mand . the reflected is 9.4 Wh/m .
4.2 RADIACIN MENSUAL SOBRE LA SUPERFICIE INCLINADA
4.2
RADIATION ON MONTHLY RADIATION ON TILTED SURFACE
TILTED SURFACE
El mismo procedimiento que se utiliza para desarrollar ecuaciones para IT, tambin puede ser
dure such asThethe same procedure
one used such equations
to develop as the onefor used
thetoIT,develop
may also
utilizado para el clculo de la total irradiacin solar diaria (H
equations for the IT, may also be
beT) sobre una superficie inclinada.
culation of theused
total for thesolar
daily calculation of the
irradiation (Htotal daily solar irradiation (HT) on a tilted surface. Since the
T) on a tilted surface. Since the
Como la difusa y el suelo reflejaban irradiaciones independientes del ngulo de la incidencia, los
diffuse and
und reflected irradiations ground
are independent of the angleare
reflected irradiations of independent
incidence, theof the angle of incidence, the
factores de conversin diarios es igual a los instantneos factores dados por las ecuaciones 4.3
daily
factors are the conversion
same factors are thefactors
as the instantaneous same given
as thebyinstantaneous
equations 4.3factors given by equations 4.3
y 4.4.
and 4.4.
Suponiendo que el modelo isotrpico de la difusa y global refleja la radiacin y de una manera
Assuming
he isotropic model thatdiffuse
for the the isotropic model
and global for the radiation
reflected diffuse andandglobal
in a reflected radiation and in a
anloga a la ecuacin 4.6, la irradiacin solar diaria total en una superficie inclinada puede ser
us to equationmanner
4.6, analogous
then the totaltodaily
equation
solar 4.6, then the
irradiation ontotal daily
a tilted solar irradiation on a tilted surface
surface
escrita como:
s: can be written as:

1 + H = 1H R 1 + 1
+ Rd + H
H T = H b Rb + Rd + HT b b (4.12) (4.12)
2 2
2
2

s the ratio of In this case, Rb isradiation

En este caso, R
the daily beam the ratioon ofthe
thetilted
daily surface
beam radiation on the
H b ,T to that on tilted surface H b ,T to that
b es la relacin entre la radioterapia diaria en la inclinada superficie H
on
b T, en la
thesuperficie horizontal H
urface H b . Thus, horizontal
for surfacessurface
that areH bsloped
. Thus,toward
for surfaces that are(sloped
the equator = 0) in toward the equator ( = 0) in
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misphere, thisthe northern
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for the sr to surface.
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donde
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means the smaller of the two items in the brackets.
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equation:
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tion:
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1 ratiobe
cos 2 3for can
calculated the beratio calculated
3 using theusing have
following the
been following
proposed
equation: equation:by various researche
T
= 1 = 1.390 H R b +=
4.027 1.390 K
+ 4.027
5.531 KK ++
5.531
3.108
K K 3.108 K
(4.19)
(4.18) H (4.19)
H H H H According 2 to 1Liu + cos 2 Jordan
and 8 [9], 21 this cos ratio 3 can be calculated using the following equa
= d b Rb + H d 2 +H
H H H (4.16)
En este H d T
the=clearness
1.390 = 4.027
In this case, K iscaso, es el ndice de claridad dado como el cociente del promedio diario
1.390
index Kgiven
4.027
+
8 5.531 2as KKthe +5.531 3.108
ratio Kof K the
3
3.108
2 monthly K(4.19)
8 (4.19) daily of the
average
H H
mensual
total irradiation Hon de la
d
a horizontal surface ( Hby )H tovarious
d the monthly average daily extraterrestrial 2 3
everal relations for the ratio have been proposed
8 = 1.390 4.027 K +[4-9],
researchers 5.531K 3.108 K (4.19)
the clearness Defining
index the
irradiation
given conversion
as(InH
the this H case,
o ).ratio
factor of K R isas
the thetheclearness
monthly ratio averageof the index average
H
daily given of themonthly
as the ratio total of solar
the irradiation
monthly average daily of the
ccording toon Liuinclined
and Jordan [9], H this ratio can be 8calculated8 using the following equation:
n a horizontal surface surface
( H ) totalto the to that
Radiacin total sobre una superficie horizontal (
T irradiation
monthly on on a horizontal
average a horizontal daily surface
H extraterrestrialsurface H results to:
) para el extraterrestre diaria promedio
( H ) to the monthly average daily extraterrestrial
K= (4.20)
mensual Irradiacin irradiation ( H o ). Ho 8 8
Hd 2
= 3
=H1.390 4.027 K + 5.531 K 3.108 K R (4.19)
H (4.17)
K H= (4.20) K = (4.20) 8
The monthly
Ho average daily In extraterrestrial
this case, K irradiation is the clearness H o( H o ),index can be given calculatedas the ratio by integrating
of the monthly average daily
Using the this Gsimple equation,
over the period from the H can
Tsunrise
total be
irradiation calculated
(sr) to sunset on a horizontalif the(ss). H and R for a given month,
surface ( H ) to the monthly average daily extrater site
and tilt La irradiacin extraterrestre diaria
age daily extraterrestrial angle,irradiation
are
Theknown. monthly ( H oFor ),average
can some
irradiation daily
be calculated cities, H otables ).byal promedio mensual puede calcularse integrando
(extraterrestrial are available
integrating irradiation with ( H othe ), can values of R , by integrating
be calculated
including all months and various tilt angles.
riod from sunrise (sr) to sunset the G( over
ss). the period ss sunrise (sr) to sunset (ss).H
from
H 8 =
G cos d K=
(4.21) (4.20)
o o H

Similar with the equation 4.7, the equation 4.16 can be transformed to the following
o

ss sr ss
equation:
H = G cos d = daily
The monthlyHaverage
(4.21) G cos d (4.21) ( H o ), can be calculated by inte
o o o
o extraterrestrial irradiation
from sunrise (sr) to sunset (ss).
sr the G
2 over the period
sr
 = H given as the
In this case, K is the clearness Kindex ratio of the monthly average daily of the
(4.20)
irradiation ( H o ). K = H oH (4.20)
KH=o ( H ) to the
total irradiation on a horizontal surface monthly average daily extraterrestrial
(4.20)
HH o
irradiation ( H o ). In this case, KK=is the clearness index given as the ratio of the monthly average daily of
(4.20)
The monthly average daily extraterrestrial H irradiation
o (
Ha horizontal H o ), can be calculated by integrating
The monthly average daily total irradiation
extraterrestrial
K on
=irradiation o surface
), can be( calculated
( H(4.20) H ) to the by
monthly average daily extraterrest
integrating
theThe
G over the period from sunrise (
monthly average daily extraterrestrial
sr) to sunset ( ).
ss ( H o ), can be calculated by integrating
irradiation
the G over the period from sunrise (
irradiation Ho
( Hsro) ).to sunset (ss).
themonthly
The G over the period
average from
daily sunrise (sr) to
extraterrestrial sunset ((ssH
irradiation ). o ), can be calculated by integrating
la G durante el periodo de sunrise ( sr) a sol (ss). H
the
The Gmonthly
over theaverage period from dailysunrise ss (sr) to sunset
extraterrestrial irradiation(ss). ( H K o=), can be calculated (4.20) by integrating
the G over the period from H = ss ss G cos d (ss). (4.21) H o
H o= sunrise G ( ocossr) to
dsunset
o H =ss o G cos
(4.21)
d (4.21)
o sr o
H =sraverage
The monthly G cos
daily d extraterrestrial (4.21) irradiation ( H o ), can be calculated by integrat
oover the srssperiod
o sunrise (sr) to sunset
the G H
= G cos d from (4.21) (ss).
2 o sr o
Si la constante solar en W/m y las ecuaciones 2.5 y 3.5 se tienen en cuenta, entonces
If the solar constant is in W/m2 2 and thesr equations 2.5 and 3.5 are taken into account, then
If the solar constant is in W/m and 2 the equations 2 2.5 and3.5 ss are taken into account, then
theIffollowing
the solar equationconstant is in give
will W/mtheand H othe equations
in J/m2 2 : 2.5 and 3.5 are taken into account, then
thela siguiente ecuacin dar el
following equation will give en the H inJ/m J/m: : 2 H = G cos d (4.21)
Ifthe
thefollowing
solar constant equation is inwillW/m give2
theothe
and in J/m : 2.5
H oequations o and 3.5oare taken into account, then
2
the following equation will give the H o in J/m2 : 2
If the solar constant is in W/m and the equations 2.5 and sr 3.5 are taken into account, then
the following equation will give the H o in J/m :
24 3600 G 360n
=24 3600 Gscsc 1 + 0.033cos360n cos cos sin s + s s sin sin (4.22)
= 24 3600 G 1sc+0.033cos 365360ncos cos sin
s + 180sins sin (4.22)
= 1If+the
0.033cos
solar 365
constant cos
is cos
in W/m 2sin and 180 + equations
s the sin sin and
2.5 (4.22) 3.5 are taken into account, th
2424 3600
G Gsc 360365 n n 180
= 3600 1
1+ 0.033cos
El promedio mensual diario de irradiacin extraterrestre 360
cos
coswill cos
cos sin
sin +
sH+
s
sin sin
(4.22)
es una cantidad til y puede
sin: sin (4.22)
2
= + 0.033cos
sc the following equation give the in J/ms
The monthly average
daily 365
extraterrestrial 365 irradiation H o is 180
s ao useful
180 quantity and can be
and
The monthly average daily extraterrestrial irradiation H o is a useful quantity can be
calculated
The monthly by equationaverage 4.22dailyforextraterrestrial
latitudes in the irradiation range +60 H too-60
is a. useful quantity and can be
calculated by equation 4.22 for latitudes in the range +60 to -60
calcularse por laecuacin 4.22 para latitudes en la gama +60 a-60 . .
calculated
The
Themonthly
monthly byaverage
equation
averagedaily 4.22 for latitudes in the
dailyextraterrestrial
extraterrestrial range +60
irradiation
irradiation H oH is to
o isa-60 a .useful
useful quantity
quantity andand cancan be be
calculated by equation 4.22 for 24 3600 Gsc n
360 . . cos sin s +

calculated by equation 4.22 = for latitudes
latitudes inin1 +the
the range
0.033cos
range +60 +60to to -60
-60 cos s
sin sin (4.22)

Example 4.2 365 180
Example
Ejemplo 4.2
Using the4.2isotropic diffuse assumption, calculate the average monthly total solar irradiation
Example 4.2
Using the the
Using
isotropic diffuse
panel
isotropic at a assumption,
diffuse slope assumption,
calculate
to the the average
Utilizando la hiptesis difusa isotrpica, calcula el promedio mensual total irradiacin solar en
on inclined PV of 40 average south,
calculate foraverage monthly
a latitude total
solar irradiation
ofirradiation
37 06 N.HThe ground
Example
Example 4.2
4.2 The monthly daily the extraterrestrial monthly total solar o isirradiation
a useful quantity and can
on inclined
Using
on PV panel
theisotropic
inclined isotropic
PV panel at a slope
el panel del PV inclinado con una pendiente de 40
reflectance is 0.2 and the
diffuse of
monthly 40
assumption,
at a assumption,
slope of 40 to
values the south,
of
tocalculate total
the4.22 south,for a latitude
al sur, para una latitud de 37
irradiation
the foraverage
a latitudeon of a37
monthly 06 N. The
horizontal
ofrange
37 total
06
ground
06 N. La
surface

solar
N.toThe are
irradiation
ground
Using the diffuse
calculated by calculate
equation thefor average
latitudes monthly
in the total solar
+60 irradiation
-60 .
reflectance
shown inclined
in
reflectance is
table 0.2PV and
4.2.
is panel
0.2 the
and at monthly
thea slope
monthly values
of 40
of total irradiation on a horizontal
reflectancia de la tierra es 0.2 y los valores mensuales de la irradiacin total en una superficie
on valuesto theof south,
total for a
irradiation latitude on of
a 37

06
horizontal surface
N. The
surface are
ground
are
on inclined PV panel at a slope of 40 to the south, for a latitude of 37 06 N. The ground
shown in table 4.2.
horizontal se muestran en la tabla 4.2.
reflectance is 0.2
shown in table
reflectance is 0.2 and the monthly values of total irradiation on a horizontal surface areare
4.2. and the monthly values of total irradiation on a horizontal surface
shown in table 4.2.
shown in table 4.2. Example 4.2
Solution
Solution
Solucin
Solution
First, the mean monthly Using total solar irradiation
the isotropic diffuse assumption,for the inclined calculate surface
the average H T will monthlybe total solar irradiat
First, Solution
the mean monthly total solar irradiation for the inclined surface H will be
First, theanalytically
Solution
calculated mean monthly on inclined
for total PV
January solar
and panel irradiation
then atina slope
a similar for
of 40 the
toinclined
manner the can surface
south,be for a latitude
H T will
calculated
T
theofbe37 06 N. The grou
First,
calculated the mean monthly total solar irradiation for the inclined surface H will be
corresponding
First, theanalytically
calculated mean values for
monthly
analytically January
reflectance
forfor the
total
January and
otheris 0.2
solar then
En primer lugar, la irradiacin solar total al promedio mensual para la superficie
and and
months. inthe
irradiation
then ain similar
monthly
For afor thethe
similar manner
values
mean inclined
manner cantotal
of
January be calculated
surface
can irradiation
day,calculated
be Hthe T
T will
the
on be
solar a horizontal surface
the
calculated analytically
corresponding values for for
the January
other and thenFor
months. in athe similarmean mannerJanuary canday, be calculated the
inclinada
declination se calcular analticamente para enero y luego de manera similar se puede calcular
corresponding
calculated can bevalues
analytically calculated,
shown
forfor inconsidering
the
January tableother 4.2.
and the in
months.
then 17th a For from
similar the table
mean
manner 3.1.January
Thusbe
can nthe
forcalculated
day, = 17,
thesolarthe
solar
the
corresponding
declination cangives: values
be calculated, for the other
considering the the months. 17th17th For
fromfrom the
table mean
3.1.3.1. January
ThusThusfor for day,
n = n17, the solar
the the
los valores correspondientes para los otros meses. Para el medio da de enero, la declinacin
equation
declination
corresponding
declination
3.2 can
can be
be calculated,
values for the considering
calculated, other
considering months. the For 17ththe from table
mean tableJanuary3.1. Thus day, n==17,
for the solar
17, the
equation 3.2 gives:
solar se puede calcular, considerando 17 de la tabla 3.1. As para n = 17, el da de la ecuacin
equation
equation 3.2
declination cangives:
3.2 Solution
be calculated, considering the 17th from table 3.1. Thus for n = 17, the
gives:
3.2:
equation 3.2 gives: First, 284 + 17
=the 23.45 mean
sin(360 monthly
284284
total
+ 17+ 17 ) = solar20.920 irradiation
0 for the inclined surface H T will
= 23.45
calculated sin(360 for
analytically 365
284 )+=17) 20.92
January and then in a similar manner can be calculated
==23.45
23.45 sin(360 )==20.92
0
sin(360 365 20.920
Using the equation 3.10corresponding the sunset hourvalues angle s is:
284
for +365
365 17 other months.
the For the mean January day, the so
Using the theequation 3.103.10 the the = 23.45
sunset hourhour sin(360
angle s is: ) = 20.920
Using
Using theequation
equation 3.10 the sunset
sunset hour
declination can be calculated, angle
angle
365 ssis:
is: considering the 17th from table 3.1. Thus for n = 17,
Using the equation 3.10 equation
the sunset 3.2
Utilizando la ecuacin 3.10 es la puesta del sol ngulo horas gives:
hour angle s is: s :
9
s = arccos ( tan 37.1 tan( 20.92) = 73.290 99
tan( 0 284 + 17
s =( arccos ( tan( 20.92)
== 0 = 73.2 0
20.92) sin(360
= 73.2 365 ) = 20.92
s = arccos tan 37.1 23.45 0
s = arccos ( tan37.1
tan 37.1 9 tan(
20.92) 73.2
hat and s are Desde que y
now known, the s son ahora conocidos, la irradiacin extraterrestre diaria al promedio mensual
monthly average daily extraterrestrial irradiation
Using the equation 3.10 the sunset hour angle s is:
calculated from Since
the that and s are now known, the monthly average daily extraterrestrial irradiation
Since that equation
Sinceandthat
s 4.22:
are now
and s known,
are nowthe monthly
known, the average
monthlydaily extraterrestrial
average irradiationirradiation
daily extraterrestrial
is calculated from the equation 4.22:
H o se calcula de la ecuacin 4.22:
H o is calculated from the equation
H o is calculated from the 4.22:
equation 2
4.22:
H o = 146.31 kWh/m 9
H o = 146.312 kWh/m2 2
H o = 146.31H o kWh/m
= 146.31 kWh/m
arness index K can be obtained from equation 4.20:

The clearness index K can be obtained from equation 4.20:
The clearness index
El ndice
The K
clearness can be obtained
can be from equation
from 4.20:
de claridad puede obtenerse de la ecuacin 4.20:
index K obtained equation 4.20:
51
= = 0.35 51
146.31 51 = 51 = 0.35
H= d ==146.31
0.35 = 0.35
ue of clearness index K is used to calculate 146.31 146.31 4.19
from equation Hd
The value of clearness index KHis used to calculate Hd H d from equation 4.19
The valueThe
of clearness index K isindex
value of clearness used K to is
calculate from H
used to calculate equation
from4.19
equation 4.19
H H
Hd
= 1.446 2.965 0.35
H d+ 1.727 (0.35) = 0.62
2
2
 ratio of the monthly average daily of the s
H o is calculated
H from
is2s =
thearccos
equation
calculated (
from 4.22:
tan 37.1
the tan( 20.92)
equation 4.22: = 73.2
0
he monthly average
H o = daily
146.31extraterrestrial
kWh/m
o
= arccos ( tan 37.1 tan( 20.92) = 73.20
Since that and s are now known, s the monthly average daily extraterrestrial irradiation
sH=oarccos ( tan 37.1 tan( 20.92) =s 73.2
= arccos
0 ( tan 37.1 tan( 2 20.92) = 73.202
Since that from
is calculated and the s are now known,
equation 4.22: the H omonthly
= 146.31average
kWh/m daily extraterrestrial
H o = 146.31 kWh/m irradiation
K can
(4.20) be obtained
Since from
that equation
and 4.20:
s are now known, the monthly average daily extraterrestrial irradiation
H o is calculated from the equation 4.22:
s are now known, Since
H othe that and
monthly average
is calculated are
froms thedaily now known, the
=extraterrestrial
equation
H monthly
4.22:kWh/mirradiation
146.31 2 average daily extraterrestrial irradiation
The clearness index
The K can
clearness be oobtained
index K canfrom
be equation
obtained 4.20:
from equation 4.20:
om the equation H=o is 51
4.22: calculated
= 0.35from the equation 4.22: kWh/m2
H o = 146.31
on ( H o ), can be calculated by integrating
146.31 H o = 146.31
51 4.20: kWh/m2
ss). The clearness index K can be2obtained from equation 51
H = 146.31 kWh/mHd H=o = 146.31 = 0.35
= 2 = 0.35
kWh/m
ss index K The is used to calculate
clearness
o index K canfrom equationfrom
be obtained 4.19146.31
equation 4.20:146.31
The clearness index H K can be obtained 51 from equation
be= used =calculate
0.35 H d 4.20: Hd
x K can (4.21) The value of clearness
El valor del ndice
be obtained The clearness The value
index index
K of can K is
clearnessobtained
146.3151to
index K
from equation 4.20: de claridad se utiliza para el clculo
fromis used from
4.20:equationfrom
to calculate
equation 4.19 equation 4.19
de la ecuacin 4.19
Hd = =510.35 H H
= 1.446 2.965 0.35 + 1.727 (0.35) 2 = 0.62 146.31 = H d = 0.35
H The value of clearness
51 index K is used to calculate 146.3151from equation 4.19
= = 0.35 Hd H d = H H d = 0.35
The value of146.31 clearness index K= is usedto
1.446 = 0.35
calculate
2.965 1.446 +1.727
146.31 H d(0.35)
from
2.965 0.35 +
2
equation = 0.62 (0.35) 2 = 0.62
4.19
1.727
le The value of clearness index K is
H by the equation usedH to calculate
H is: from equation 4.19
2.5'and
s at the inclined
3.5 are taken surface is calculated
into account, H d then 4.15 and H H d
ess index K is used Thetovalue ofHclearness
calculate d fromindex K
equationis used
4.19 to calculate
= 1.446 2.965 0.35 + 1.727 (0.35) H 2
= 0.62from equation 4.19
1 The sunset hour Hangle
The H Hd 's at
sunset hourtheangle
inclined surface
's0 at is calculated
the0 inclined surfacebyisthe equation
calculated by4.15 and is: 4.15 and is:
the equation
{73.2, cos ( tan(37.1 40) tan( 20.92))}
El ngulo de la puesta del sol por hora '=H1.446d
= 2.965 0.35
min(73.2 s en la superficie inclinada se calcula mediante la
, 91.1+ 1.727
) (0.35) 2 = 0.62
ecuacin 4.15 y es: H = 1.446 2.965 0.35 + 1.727 (0.35) 2 = 0.62
H d The sunset s =+' H H
inclined
' d 1
0.62 1
iscalculated
tan(37.1 by =tan(
s == the
hourangle '
s at the
min{73.2, cos surface
(1.446tan(37.1 40) tan( 20.92))} equation2 20.92))}
min(73.24.150 ,and = min(73.2
91.1 0
is:) 0
, 91.10 )
= 1.446

2.965 0.35 1.727 (0.35) 2 min{73.2,
= 2.965
cos (0.35 + 1.727 40)
(0.35) = 0.62
by equation s4.14 as: H inclined surface is calculated by the equation 4.15 and is:
sinH s + The sin sin hour
sunset (4.22)angle 's at the
180 The R ' sunset hour angle ' s at the inclined surface is calculated by the equation 4.15 and is:
s = ( calculated by tan( 20.92))} = min(73.20 , 91.1
1 0
The min{73.2,
b is calculated The cos
Rby
b isequation
tan(37.1 4.14 40)as:
equation 4.14 as: )
gle
cos( 's20.92)
at the inclined
sin 73.2 +' (3.14hour
Thesurface
sunset /180) 73.2'
angle sin(37.1
sat 40) sin(
theequation
inclined 20.92)
s = min{73.2,
is calculated
cos 1 (by the
tan(37.1 40) surface
4.15
tan( and is is:
20.92))}calculated
= 2.09 = min(73.2by the 0 equation
,91.100 ) 4.15 and is:
cos(Ho20.92) sin 73.2 '
= 1
= 0
+ (3.14 73.2 be sin 37.1 sin( 20.92)
tion is a useful quantity min{73.2,
/ 180)can
s and cos ( tan(37.1 40) tan( 20.92))} min(73.2 , 91.1 )
The1R cos(37.1
b is calculated by ' 40) cos(37.1
cos( 4.14
equation 20.92) as: 1 sin
40) cos( + (3.14
020.92)
73.2 sin
/180)73.2 73.2
+ (3.14 sin(37.1
/180) 73.2 40)sin(37.1
sin( 20.92) 40) sin( 20.92)
n{73.2, cos ( tan(37.1
ge +60 to -60 . Rb = 40) R tan( =20.92))}cos
s b= min{73.2, = min(73.2( tan(37.1 , 91.1 040)
) tan( 20.92))} = min(73.20 , 91.10 ) = 2.09 = 2.09
cos 37.1 by equation
cos( 20.92)
The R b se calcula mediante la ecuacin 4.14:
is calculated cos4.14 37.1 cos(
sin
as: 20.92)
73.2 + (3.14 sin + (3.14
73.2 73.2
/ 180) 37.1sin(
sin/ 180) 73.220.92)
sin 37.1 sin( 20.92)
The Rb 40)
cos(37.1 is calculated
cos( 20.92) by equation
sin 73.2 4.14 + (3.14 as:/180) 73.2 sin(37.1 40) sin( 20.92)
tioned Rb = the
values, mean monthly total solar irradiation for the inclined = 2.09
d by equation 4.14 Theas: R
cos
cos(37.1 b
37.1 is40)
calculated
cos( cos(20.92) by sin
20.92) equation
73.2
sin 73.2 + 4.14 as:
+ (3.14
(3.14 / 180) 73.2
/180) sin sin(37.1
73.2 37.1 sin(40) sin( 20.92)
20.92)
obtained forRJanuary,b = using the
cos(37.1
by cos( 20.92)
40)equation 4.18. sin 73.2 + (3.14 /180) 73.2 sin(37.1 40) sin( 20.92) = 2.09
e average monthly UsingRb =total
thecos solar
aforementioned
37.1 cos(
irradiation
Using the 20.92)
aforementioned
values,sin the +mean
73.2 values,
(3.14 monthly
/ 180)the 73.2
mean
total sin monthly
solar
37.1
total
irradiation
sin( 20.92)solar
for irradiation
the inclined =for
2.09
the inclined
h,) for
cos(alatitude
20.92) sin of 73.2
37 +
06 (3.14
cos(37.1
N. cos
37.1
/180)
The 40) cos(
ground
73.2
cos( 20.92)
sin(37.1
20.92) sin
73.2
40)
sin 73.2 + (3.14
sin(+
(3.14 / 180)
20.92) /180) 73.2
73.2 sin
37.1 sin(
sin(37.1 20.92)
40) sin( 20.92)
surface Rb =H T , cansurface 2 H T , can
be obtained forbeJanuary,
obtained byfor usingJanuary, =by2.09
the equation using4.18.the equation 4.18. = 2.09
1l irradiation
cos( Using
20.92)on
the sin
H + (3.14
= 69.62
aaforementioned
horizontal
T 73.2 kWh/m
surface
/ 180)
cos 37.1 73.2
values,are
cos(the sin 37.1 sin(
20.92)
mean sin 20.92)
73.2
monthly +total
(3.14solar 73.2 sin 37.1
/ 180)irradiation sin(inclined
for the 20.92)
surface
Using HUtilizando los valores ya mencionados, la irradiacin solar total mensual promedio para la
, can
Tthe be obtained for
aforementioned January,
values, the by mean
H using
=monthlythe equation
69.62 total
H T =solar
kWh/m 2 4.18.
69.62 irradiation
kWh/m 2 for the inclined
2 months are shown in the Using the aforementioned values, theT mean monthly total solar irradiation for the inclined
surface H , table
can be
4.2
obtained for January, by using the equation 4.18.
ntioned values, the surface T
mean
Using the ,aforementioned
H Tmonthlycan be total obtained for
solarvalues, January,
irradiation thekWh/m by using
for
mean the the equation
2 inclined
monthly total solar 4.18.
irradiation for the inclined
for the inclined Thesuperficie
results
surface for The the
H T 12 puede obtenerse para enero, utilizando la ecuacin 4.18.
results
months
will beforHthe T =12
are 69.62
shown months in the aretable
shown 4.2in the table 4.2
obtained for January, by using the equation
surface H T , can be obtained for January, by using 4.18. the2equation 4.18.
similar manner can be calculated the H T =H69.62 kWh/m2
T = 69.62 kWh/m
or theThe results
mean for the day,
January 12 months the solar are
2
shown in the table 4.2
th from table Table
The resultsH
3.1. = 69.62
4.2
Thus for
for the
kWh/m
Table
n
12 = 4.2
17,
months the are shown in H
the = 69.62
T table 4.2 kWh/m2
The results
T

for the 12 months are shown in the table 4.2
En la tabla 4.2 se muestran los resultados de los 12 meses
12 months are
Table 4.2shown in the table
The results 4.212 months are shown in the table 4.2
for the
17
) = 20.92
Table
0 4.2 4.2
Table
5
: Tabla 4.2
Table 4.2
10

10 10
Mes d/ R b
kWh/m
10 h
2
10 10kWh/m kWh/m
2 2

10 10
Jan. 51 146.3 0.62 2.0 69.62
1 9

Feb. 67.4 172.4 0.55 1.6 84.92

8 8
 Mart 111 247.3 0,46 1.3 126.5
e 8 2 4

Apr. 149 294.6 0.38 1.0 147.5

0 2 1

May 193 343.4 0.32 0.8 169.8

o 8 4 4

Junio 205 347.1 0.29 0.7 170.1

0 7 5

Julio 212 350.3 0.28 0.8 180.2

0 0 0

Aug. 194 318.6 0.28 0.9 184.3

8 4 0

Sept. 161 258.9 0.27 1.1 181.9

0 9 3

Oct. 111 207.0 0.35 1.5 148.7

8 5 4

Nv. 75 151.5 0.40 1.9 116.2

0 7 5

Dec. 52 134.5 0.55 2.2 78.00

4 2



4.3 Radiacin SOLAR en la superficie de diversas orientaciones y ngulos de
inclinacin


El incidente de la radiacin solar sobre una superficie depende, entre otras cosas, de su
pendiente y su orientacin. Para una superficie en un lugar determinado, el aumento de los
resultados de la pendiente a la recepcin de ms radiacin durante el invierno que durante el
verano. Por lo tanto, para aplicaciones de energa solar que requieren energa de paneles
solares principalmente durante el invierno la pendiente debe ser grande, mientras que cuando
los paneles se utilizan durante el verano la inclinacin debe ser pequeo.

Para la disponibilidad de energa mxima durante el invierno, verano y todo el ao, una regla
que se aplica a la pendiente del colector es que esta pendiente respectivamente debe ser
aproximadamente de 10 a 15 mayor que la latitud, aproximadamente de 10 a 15 menor que
la latitud e igual a la latitud del sitio. Por lo tanto, diferentes sitios/ubicaciones tienen
pendiente ptima diferentes ngulos para paneles solares.



Figura 4.3 Efecto de la pendiente superficial receptora sobre la irradiacin diaria al promedio
mensual para una latitud de 38, reflectancia terrestre 0.2 y orientacin hacia el sur ( = 0).

Figura 4.3 muestra la irradiacin diaria al promedio mensual recibida por Sur frente a las
superficies de varias inclinaciones[10]. Estos valores se refieren a la latitud 38 N, = 0.2 y son
aproximados. Sin embargo, estos proporcionan un cuadro completo de la influencia de la
vertiente en la irradiacin solar recibida por una superficie. Esta cifra confirma la regla
mencionada anteriormente.

Se sabe que el ngulo de inclinacin del panel PV en gran medida determina la irradiancia solar
recibida y es el factor principal que regula la potencia del panel. Como la posicin del sol sobre
la esfera celeste cambia durante el da y sigue un camino diferente por cada da del ao, es
evidente que la determinacin de un ngulo de inclinacin ptimo es esencial para el ptimo
funcionamiento de cada sistema del PV.

Para ilustrar el efecto de la inclinacin de un panel fotovoltaico a la salida de energa elctrica,
se realiz un experimento en un momento especfico, en la maana de un da en Atenas [11]. La
potencia del panel fotovoltaico fue 55 Wp, su orientacin sur y la inclinacin de los ngulos
fueron elegidos para cambiar de 0 a 90 en un intervalo de 10. Los resultados experimentales
se representan grficamente en la figura 4.4. Como puede verse en esta figura, el ngulo de
inclinacin ptimo es alrededor de 60. Ms all del ngulo de inclinacin ptimo, la potencia
de salida cae poco a poco. El ngulo de inclinacin ptimo del ejemplo mostrado en la figura 4.4
es alta ya que es maana (10:34), as la altitud solar es baja.

Figura 4.4 Resultados experimentales de la mxima potencia del panel fotovoltaico en
diferentes ngulos para Atenas la inclinacin ( = 380N).

Otro factor que afecta el incidente de la radiacin solar sobre una superficie es la orientacin de
la superficie. Teniendo en cuenta que la radiacin solar es simtrica al medioda solar, entonces
la mejor orientacin para un panel solar fijo es el sur ( = 0). Desviaciones del ngulo acimut por
10 o 20 este o al oeste del Sur tendr poca influencia en la energa solar anual recopilada. La
orientacin de un panel fotovoltaico tiene tambin un efecto en el tiempo que va a recibir la
radiacin solar. Por ejemplo, un panel solar ubicado en el sureste recibir la mayor cantidad de
radiacin solar por la maana.

Figura 4.5 muestra el promedio mensual diario de irradiacin sobre la horizontal y cuatro
superficies verticales (sur, este, norte y oeste) en latitud 38o N [10]. Una caracterstica que
muestra esta figura es que todas las curvas excepto que del Sur frente a la superficie tienen un
mximo que corresponde el solsticio de verano, mientras que el sur frente a la superficie tiene
dos mximos que corresponden a la primavera y el equinoccio de otoo. Adems, se aprecia
que la superficie vertical con orientacin sur recibir grandes cantidades de radiacin solar
durante los meses de invierno, mientras que la superficie horizontal predomina durante los
meses de verano.



Figura 4.5 Media mensual diario de irradiacin sobre horizontal y cuatro vertical superficies,
(sur, este, norte y oeste) en latitud 38o N.

Para una descripcin ms detallada, empecemos con la curva que representa la irradiacin solar
sobre la superficie vertical orientada al norte. Durante los meses de invierno, el sol sale y se
pone al sur de la lnea este-oeste y por lo tanto no es cualquier irradiacin solar directa en esta
superficie. Por el contrario, durante los meses de verano, debido a la longitud ms larga del da,
una pequea cantidad de radiacin solar cae sobre esta superficie.

Las curvas que representan la irradiacin solar sobre superficie orientada al este y oeste vertical
tienen valores mayores que el de orientacin norte superficie vertical. Durante los meses de
verano el sol se levanta y al norte de la lnea este-oeste, el camino aparente del sol es ms largo
y por lo tanto, la irradiacin solar incidente en estas superficies es mayor que el de orientacin
norte superficie vertical.

La superficie horizontal recibe mucha ms radiacin en verano debido a la altitud solar se
maximiza.

La curva que representa la irradiacin solar vertical Sur frente a la superficie tiene una forma
completamente diferente en comparacin con las otras curvas. Los dos valores mximos
corresponden a la primavera y el equinoccio de otoo. Durante los meses de invierno, debido a
la baja altitud solar, esta superficie recibe la mayor cantidad de irradiacin solar. La
combinacin de baja altitud solar con la longitud del da corto durante el invierno da los
resultados de la superioridad de la superficie orientada al sur en comparacin con las otras
orientaciones.

La regla emprica mencionada anteriormente para la inclinacin de un panel fijo da buenos
resultados cuando se aplica en pequeas instalaciones de energa solar. Sin embargo, en el caso
de grandes instalaciones solares, incluso un ligero cambio en la pendiente corresponde a un
gran cambio en la radiacin incidente. Adems, con sistemas fotovoltaicos donde es alto el
costo de los paneles solares, es necesario estudiar la pendiente ptima para cada aplicacin
particular. Por ejemplo, si los paneles fotovoltaicos se utilizar un sistema de conexin a red
que sigue siendo funcional durante todo el ao, la pendiente ptima se calcular con el
incidente de mxima irradiacin solar en los paneles tomando en consideracin el ao entero.
Este ngulo ptimo del panel es generalmente cerca del ngulo de latitud. Sin embargo, en el
caso de un sistema fotovoltaico autnomo con bateras como un almacenamiento de energa,
el criterio no puede ser la irradiacin solar total, sino la irradiacin diaria durante el mes con la
irradiacin solar siendo menos, para reducir al mnimo los requisitos de almacenamiento de
energa. Por ejemplo, en el hemisferio norte, diciembre se considera ser el mes con la
irradiacin ms baja, por lo que el ngulo del panel ser mayor que el ngulo de latitud.
Generalmente, la pendiente de panel ptimo debe determinarse por la latitud de la
localizacin, la aplicacin prevista y el perodo de tiempo que el sistema solar est destinado a
ser utilizado.

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