How to Use the NREL Energy Data MCP in Cursor
Inject real NREL Energy Data into your Cursor codebase to build energy-aware applications without using mock data.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect NREL Energy Data MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect NREL Energy Data to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Integrate NREL Energy Data into Cursor
Call `get_utility_companies` and `get_utility_rates` directly from your editor. The agent uses these real-world values to populate your code with accurate cost projections. Stop hardcoding placeholders. Your application will rely on the same data sources researchers use to verify grid conditions.
Automate station lookup in Cursor
Use `list_alt_fuel_stations` and `get_station_details` to pull live infrastructure data. The agent can write logic that interacts with these stations based on actual location coordinates. Your code stays grounded in reality. When you need to find a charging point, the tool provides the exact technical specs required for your implementation.
Validate solar data in Cursor
Verify your energy models using `get_solar_data_query` and `get_pvwatts_estimates`. The agent parses these responses to ensure your calculations are technically sound. This avoids the common pitfall of relying on stale estimates. You get the latest research figures injected straight into your project files.
Set up NREL Energy Data MCP in Cursor
Prerequisites
- Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP Settings
Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server". - 2
Add the NREL Energy Data MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable Agent mode
Open Composer (
Cmd+I/Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode. - 4
Verify the connection
Ask Cursor something like "List my recent NREL Energy Data transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the NREL Energy Data tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-energy-data-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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