Table 2 Annual insolation results obtained from data sources and modeling
Orientation and data source | Annual insolation (MJ/m2) |
|---|---|
Horizontal (β = 0) | |
 Interactive maps of Canada | 4,930 |
 mL&J real sky B + D | 4,310 |
South-facing optimum tilt for B + D (β = 28°, γ = 0°) | |
 mL&J real sky B + D | 4,790 |
 mL&J real sky B + D + G | 4,860 |
Fully optimized tilt and azimuth for B + D (β = 30°, γ = 342°) | |
 mL&J real sky B + D | 4,840 |
 mL&J real sky B + D + G | 4,910 |
South-facing wall (β = 90, γ = 0°) | |
 Interactive maps of Canada | 3,830 |
 mL&J real sky B + D | 2,800 |
 mL&J real sky B + D + G | 3,370 |