Angström-Prescott empirical model to estimate solar radiation in Norte de Santander, Colombia
The document shows the application of the empirical Angström-Prescott model in different places in Norte de Santander, Colombia. The model estimates solar radiation from hours of sunlight, at a site where brightness and solar radiation are measured. The data were obtained from the Institute of Hydro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Revista de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/investigacion_duitama/article/view/12765 |
| Summary: | The document shows the application of the empirical Angström-Prescott model in different places in Norte de Santander, Colombia. The model estimates solar radiation from hours of sunlight, at a site where brightness and solar radiation are measured. The data were obtained from the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies, IDEAM; algorithms were developed in RStudio to process and analyze the information. The model establishes a linear relationship between solar radiation and the hours of sunlight, in a specific geographic location. Therefore, regression analyzes were performed for three different sites, using historical records of brightness and solar radiation, obtaining the R-squared coefficients of: 0.73, 0.78, and 0.42. The models were then extrapolated to nearby regions with solar brightness records, but without solar radiation data, to obtain an estimate of radiation at these locations. Finally, a database was created with monthly average information on solar radiation for various subregions of Norte de Santander, which can be used for the design and implementation of photovoltaic systems. |
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| ISSN: | 2027-8306 2389-9417 |