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Adding multiple PV arrays #203

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@BenWinchester

Discussed in #198

Originally posted by hamishbeath April 23, 2023

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At present, the model takes input for the PV to be fed to renewable.ninja. The inputs relate to orientation, tilt etc. Renewables.ninja returns expected solar output for that PV type. The model can only accept one PV array with a given configuration. However, if simulating an existing system it would be good to be able to include multiple arrays with different orientations.

The issue that you are facing and would like fixed or implemented.
It would be good to have a change implemented for simulation functioning that permits the addition of more than one PV array. with different orientation/tilt. Longer term, outlining orientation, angle (and possibly space available) for PV arrays for the optimisation function may be a desirable feature.

Proposal

When running a simulation with multiple PV arrays that have a different orientation or tilt, additional necessary requests should be made to renewables.ninja. These outputs are stored and used for each array with corresponding size.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Leaving as is.

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IAAIssues that will be considered as part of the IAA projectenhancementNew feature or requestsolarIssues relating to the improvement of CLOVER's treatment of solar collectors

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