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When running an annual simulation using the weather file which beam and diffused solar radiation values are actually used?

Looking at the Engineering reference there is an explanation of using different models for the design day solar calculation. However, during an annual simulation, which values are used for I_b, I_h, and I_g values for the equation 5.67 in Engineering Reference? I have put the link to the equation here. https://bigladdersoftware.com/epx/docs/9-5/engineering-reference/shading-module.html#solar-gains-000 Does EnergyPlus run a model used in the design day calculation? or use the radiation data from the weather file? Like "Direct Normal Radiation", "Diffuse Horizontal Radiation"..?

Id be grateful if you could clarify.

When running an annual simulation using the weather file which beam and diffused solar radiation values are actually used?

Looking at the Engineering reference there is an explanation of using different models for the design day solar calculation. However, during an annual simulation, which values are used for I_b, I_h, and I_g values for the equation 5.67 in Engineering Reference? I have put the link to the equation here. https://bigladdersoftware.com/epx/docs/9-5/engineering-reference/shading-module.html#solar-gains-000 Does EnergyPlus run a model used in the design day calculation? or use the radiation data from the weather file? Like "Direct Normal Radiation", "Diffuse Horizontal Radiation"..?

Id be grateful if you could clarify.

When running an annual simulation using the weather file which beam and diffused solar radiation values are actually used?

Looking at the Engineering reference there is an explanation of using different models for the design day solar calculation. However, during an annual simulation, which values are used for I_b, I_h, and I_g values for the equation 5.67 in Engineering Reference? I have put the link to the equation here. https://bigladdersoftware.com/epx/docs/9-5/engineering-reference/shading-module.html#solar-gains-000 Does EnergyPlus run a model used in the design day calculation? or use the radiation data from the weather file? Like "Direct Normal Radiation", "Diffuse Horizontal Radiation"..?

Id be grateful if you could clarify.