NREL Solar Resource MCP Server with 2 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess NREL's solar irradiance data and National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) information for any US location directly from your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to NREL Solar Resource through a governed connection. 2 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the NREL Solar Resource MCP Server?
The NREL Solar Resource MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to NREL Solar Resource via 2 tools. Access NREL's solar irradiance data and National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB) information for any US location directly from your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (2)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate NREL Solar Resource
Ask your AI agent "What is the average solar irradiance for latitude 34.05 and longitude -118.24?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 2 tools connected to real NREL Solar Resource data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The NREL Solar Resource App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 2 NREL Solar Resource tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to NREL Solar Resource through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Get solar resource on NREL Solar Resource
Get average solar irradiance data for a location
Query nsrdb data on NREL Solar Resource
Query nearest NSRDB datasets for a location
What the NREL Solar Resource MCP Server unlocks
Connect your AI agent to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Solar Resource API to analyze solar potential and access historical radiation data through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Solar Irradiance — Retrieve average solar irradiance data including Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI), Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), and Tilt at Latitude for specific coordinates.
- NSRDB Queries — Search the National Solar Radiation Database for the nearest datasets based on latitude/longitude, address, or Well-Known Text (WKT) geometry.
- Data Sourcing — Identify specific satellite or station-based datasets for renewable energy research and site assessment.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your NREL API Key
3. Start querying solar data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Energy Analysts — quickly assess the solar potential of specific geographic locations for project feasibility.
- Researchers — locate relevant NSRDB datasets for climate and energy studies without manual API calls.
- Engineers — retrieve precise irradiance metrics for solar installation planning directly in your workflow.
Frequently asked questions about the NREL Solar Resource MCP Server
How do I get solar irradiance for a specific coordinate?
Use the get_solar_resource tool by providing the latitude and longitude. The agent will return average DNI, GHI, and Tilt at Latitude data for that location.
Can I search for solar data using a physical address instead of coordinates?
Yes! The query_nsrdb_data tool allows you to provide an address string. The system will locate the nearest NSRDB datasets associated with that address.
What types of data sources can I filter by in the NSRDB?
When using query_nsrdb_data, you can use the type parameter to filter results by 'satellite' or 'station' data sources.
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We built the connector to NREL Solar Resource. Now put your agents to work. Fully governed.
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Hosted, sandboxed, and live on AWS. You don't provision anything. You don't maintain anything. You connect.
Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from NREL Solar Resource to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
Eight governance layers on every request. Sensitive data redacted before it reaches the model. Kill switch if anything goes sideways. Always on.