Total Solar Energy in Radiation Formulas

Total solar energy is the solar energy incident on the unit area of a horizontal surface on the ground. And is denoted by G_solar. Total Solar Energy is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Total Solar Energy is always positive.

Formulas to find Total Solar Energy in Radiation

fxTotal solar energy incident on unit area of horizontal surface on groundGo

Radiation formulas that make use of Total Solar Energy

fxDiffuse solar radiation given total solar energy and direct radiationGo

List of variables in Radiation formulas

fx Direct Solar Radiation Go

fx Angle of Incidence Go

fx Diffuse Solar Radiation Go

FAQ

What is the Total Solar Energy?

Total solar energy is the solar energy incident on the unit area of a horizontal surface on the ground. Total Solar Energy is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Total Solar Energy is always positive.

Can the Total Solar Energy be negative?

No, the Total Solar Energy, measured in Heat Flux Density cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Total Solar Energy?

Total Solar Energy is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter[W/m²] for Heat Flux Density. Kilowatt per Square Meter[W/m²], Watt per Square Centimeter[W/m²], Watt per Square Inch[W/m²] are the few other units in which Total Solar Energy can be measured.

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