Fix orientation.py: correction for solar 1-axis horizontal tracking and 1-axis titled horizontal tracking#467
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Fix bracketing error in the formula calculating Surface Azimuth for horizontal 1-axis tracking. For more details see: https://docs.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/58891.pdf
Fix the error in the formula calculating Azimuth difference for tilted horizontal tracking. The current formula results in a loss of generation after noon for locations in the global south. For more details, see: https://docs.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/58891.pdf
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Closes #464.
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Two changes are made to orientation.py to fix the solar generation for:
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