Reference

Foundation for understanding PVGIS

Explore the concepts that power PVGIS' solar positioning calculations, irradiance transposition models, data structures, and performance optimization.

• Conventions - Conventions in PVGIS
• Solar Position - Angular calculations between sun and surface
• Solar Irradiance - Radiation components and transposition
• Photovoltaic Performance - Photovoltaic performance
• Time Series Data - Processing and scalability
• Data Models - Core structures and schemas
• FAQ - Common questions answered

External resources & tools

PVGIS draws knowledge and inspiration from many other projects out there.

• Tools
• Resources

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