Estimation of solar radiation flux using MATLAB for Amravati, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The renewable sources of energy are of utmost importance in context of the increasing energy demands. The sun energy available in abundance can be utilized effectively subjected to the availability of data on solar radiation flux, which remains the major concern. Solar radiation measurements are not economically feasible, requires maintenance and thus estimation of solar radiation flux data for utilization of solar irradiance plays vital role. For designing of any solar power systems, global solar radiation flux values are vital variables as solar energy generation depends on amount of solar radiation flux. Solar radiation flux is estimated to evaluate the workability of solar energy at Amravati, Maharashtra, India (20.9374 oN, 77.7796 oE). Solar radiation flux calculation is carried out for one year using MATLAB.

Keywords

• Solar radiation flux
• sunshine hours
• day length
• global solar radiation
• Amravati
• Maharashtra
• India.