Horizontal shading
In each time step it is checked whether the sun is above or below the horizon line.
- Position A: Anisotropic (direct) proportion of solar radiation is shaded
- Position B: Anisotropic (direct) proportion of solar radiation is not shaded
Horizon line with sun positions A (shaded) and B (not shaded).
Source of graphic: Quaschning: “Simulation der Abschattungsverluste bei solarelektrischen Systemen” pdf
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