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The pvlib.tracking.singleaxis
takes input parameters of apparent_zenith
and apparent_azimuth
. Since the solar azimuth angle is not affected by refraction, this parameter name does not make sense. It is the only place in pvlib that apparent_azimuth
is specified.
pvlib-python/pvlib/tracking.py
Lines 9 to 11 in a27c686
This discussion is related to #1403.
A number at the 2025 PVSC pvlib tutorial had issues finding the apparent_azimuth
parameter (for good reason), hence I think the inputs should be changed to solar_
, which would also be consistent with most other pvlib functions (even when they require apparent solar angles).