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Solar Radiation Data

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Description

We have an example solar radiation TMY3 data file for Greensboro, NC in the codebase. it is used for testing.

Data source:

`pvlib-python` repository

## Data for Mountain View

To work with our historical simulator building SB-1, which exists in the Bay Area (Mountain View, CA), it would be helpful to have historical data from the Moffett Field location. We could add that data to configs/resources.

Alternative Data source:

https://energyplus.net/weather

https://energyplus.net/weather-location/north_and_central_america_wmo_region_4/USA/CA/USA_CA_Mountain.View-Moffett.Field.NAS.745090_TMY3

## Pipeline

While we are on the topic, it would be helpful to add an automated script to download historical solar radiation files for any given weather location provided by the data source.

## Format

The format of the CSV files we add should be able to be read programmatically by [`pvlib.read_tmy3`](https://pvlib-python.readthedocs.io/en/latest/reference/generated/pvlib.iotools.read_tmy3.html),

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Inspect configs/resources and the existing Greensboro TMY3 test data first, then review the linked pvlib.read_tmy3 format and the EnergyPlus Moffett Field source. Done means adding readable Mountain View historical data and an automated way to download a file for a requested weather location.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
64/100

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