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Those modules are imported at the start of the simulation script.
The `example.py` script is the preferred example for newcomers.
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# Inputs
## Parameter files
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-STRUCTURES/ :define the parameters of the mounting structure, such as the type of structure, the shape of the profiles used in the structure, etc.
-CROPS/ :parameter files for the crop models (SIMPLE, STICS, GrasSim)
-WEATHER_FILES/ :the simulation can run on data fetched from an online database or on data files located in this subdirectory.
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## AV central
This section details parameters of the photovoltaics component of the agrivoltaics central, i.e. the PV modules and structures.
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In this example, each block counts 4 PV modules and there are respectively 3 block repetitions in the X axis and 2 block repetitions in the Y axis for a total of 6 blocks.
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### PV modules
The PV modules are layed out in blocks. The user must start by defining the properties of the PV modules in a parameter file under `INPUTS/HARDWARE/PV_MODULES/`, e.g. `INPUTS/HARDWARE/PV_MODULES/Example1_PV_Module.yaml`.
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with positive tilt, the PV modules face South.
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### Structure
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### Structures
The structure configuration defines the physical mounting system for the PV modules.
Figure 5 illustrates the currently supported structure types.
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| `DiagonalEpsilon` | — | Small numerical offset to avoid degenerate geometry |
| `DiagonalGroundGuard` | meters | Minimum height above ground of the diagonal lower endpoint (0 = ground level) |
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#### Positioning and Spacing
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| STRUCTURE | `RepetitionDistanceGroupYMode` | — | `auto`: group spacing is derived from the panel layout; `manual`: uses `RepetitionDistanceGroupY` |
| STRUCTURE | `RepetitionDistanceGroupY` | meters | Explicit spacing between structure groups along Y (only used when mode is `manual`) |
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#### Parameter validation per structure type
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the relevant dimension parameter must be non-zero when its shape type is selected
(see Table 3 for shape-to-parameter associations).
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#### Structure types
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The following subsections detail how each structure type can be parametrized.
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##### PV Table
A fixed, tilted table structure.
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Figure 12 - TiltY parameter : the tilt angle of the PV modules (and rafters/purlins depending on the type).
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##### HSATS
Horizontal Single-Axis Tracking Structure.
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This object represents one group; groups are repeated along the Y axis to form a full AV system.
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##### Agrivoltaic Fence
A fence-like structure where panels are mounted vertically between posts.
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applied to the PV modules to simulate the effect of wind.
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#### Structure material
Currently, the Material property is used to apply a color to the structures. Use :
