NREL Energy Data MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect NREL Energy Data through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"nrel-energy-data": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "NREL Energy Data Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with NREL Energy Data " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with NREL Energy Data?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About NREL Energy Data MCP Server
Connect to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) API through your AI agent and explore a vast archive of sustainable energy data and analysis tools using natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and NREL Energy Data tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Alternative Fuels — List and locate alternative fuel stations (Electric, Hydrogen, E85) globally, or find the nearest one to any address.
- Solar Production — Run PVWatts® estimates to calculate the potential energy production of photovoltaic systems based on specific system configurations.
- Resource Intelligence — Access detailed solar radiation data (GHI, DNI) and check geothermal resource potential for any coordinate.
- Utility Oversight — Retrieve residential and industrial electricity rates and identify which utility companies serve a specific area.
- Incentives & Laws — Browse federal and state laws and incentives for alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicles.
- Deep Inspection — Fetch complete metadata and station details using their unique IDs.
The NREL Energy Data MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect NREL Energy Data to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the NREL Energy Data MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 10 tools from NREL Energy Data via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the NREL Energy Data MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with NREL Energy Data through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add NREL Energy Data without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every NREL Energy Data tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
NREL Energy Data + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the NREL Energy Data MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query NREL Energy Data, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed NREL Energy Data as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query NREL Energy Data on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using NREL Energy Data tools alongside other MCP servers
NREL Energy Data MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect NREL Energy Data to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_geothermal_resource
Check geothermal resource potential
get_nearest_stations
Find nearest fuel stations
get_pvwatts_estimates
Estimate solar energy production
get_solar_data_query
Check solar dataset availability
get_solar_resource
Get solar radiation data
get_station_details
Get specific station details
get_utility_companies
Identify local utility companies
get_utility_rates
Get average electricity rates
list_alt_fuel_stations
) in the database. List all alternative fuel stations
list_transportation_incentives
List alternative fuel incentives
Example Prompts for NREL Energy Data in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with NREL Energy Data immediately.
"Find all electric vehicle charging stations in Asheville, NC."
"Estimate solar energy production for a 5kW system at latitude 35.6, longitude -82.5."
"What are the average electricity rates for residential buildings in zip code 28801?"
Troubleshooting NREL Energy Data MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting NREL Energy Data to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNREL Energy Data + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating NREL Energy Data MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect NREL Energy Data to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.