Calculation of monthly average global solar radiation on horizontal surfaces using daily hours of bright sunshine

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-092X(93)90018-J· OSTI ID:6591941

Halouani, N; Nguyen, C T; Vo-Ngoc, D ^[1]

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1. Universite de Moncton, New Brunswick (Canada)

Several statistical models calculating the monthly average global solar radiation on horizontal surfaces using the daily hours of bright sunshine have been extensively evaluated and compared for Canadian regions. Results show that Gariepy's model provides the best overall performance and Hay's model is rated next best, whereas Rietveld's model has been found to be the least accurate. Local performances of models have also been established throughout Canada that show that both Gariepy's and Hay's models perform quite well. Recommended models have been suggested for the studied regions. 27 refs., 9 figs., 5 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 6591941
• Journal Information: Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States), Vol. 50:3; ISSN 0038-092X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
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SOLAR RADIATION
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DIFFUSE SOLAR RADIATION
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
INSOLATION
DATA
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
INFORMATION
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
NORTH AMERICA
NUMERICAL DATA
RADIATIONS
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