A draft yaml file to specify a pv system as an input to pvlib-python.

pv_system.yml

# model selections
transposition: perez
thermal_model: ?
iam: ?

# racking
racking_type: tracker
axis_azimuth: 0
axis_tilt: 0
max_angle: 52
backrack: True
gcr: 0.2
albedo: 0.2

# sub_arrays
sub_array_1:
  modules_per_string: 28
  inverters: 1
  string_count: 7
  module: 'module_name'
  inverter: 'inverter_name'
 
# losses
lid: 1.5
module_quality: 0
mismatch: 0.5
dc_ohmic_losses: 1.5
ac_ohmic_losses: 0.8
xfmr_no_load_loss: 0.1
xfmr_load_loss: 1.0
soiling:
  jan: 10
  feb: 8
  mar: 5
  apr: 1.5
  may: 1
  jun: 1
  jul: 1
  sep: 1
  oct: 2
  nov: 3
  dec: 6