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Attenuation processes of solar radiation. Application to the quantification of direct and diffuse solar irradiances on horizontal surfaces in Mexico by means of an overall atmospheric transmittance

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  • Gutiérrez-Trashorras, Antonio J.
  • Villicaña-Ortiz, Eunice
  • Álvarez-Álvarez, Eduardo
  • González-Caballín, Juan M.
  • Xiberta-Bernat, Jorge
  • Suarez-López, María J.

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Quantifying incident solar radiation on a surface is a complex task that requires the knowledge of geometric, geographical, astronomical, physical and meteorological characteristics of the location.

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  • Gutiérrez-Trashorras, Antonio J. & Villicaña-Ortiz, Eunice & Álvarez-Álvarez, Eduardo & González-Caballín, Juan M. & Xiberta-Bernat, Jorge & Suarez-López, María J., 2018. "Attenuation processes of solar radiation. Application to the quantification of direct and diffuse solar irradiances on horizontal surfaces in Mexico by means of an overall atmospheric transmittance," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 81(P1), pages 93-106.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:81:y:2018:i:p1:p:93-106
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.07.042
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