Solar Radiation Data
- Dominant language
- Python
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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),
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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