• SOLSTICE
  • EQUINOX
  • ORIENTATION
  • HUMAN

How to calculate seasonal solar incidence with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client to turn building coordinates and orientation into precise solar geometry. Your agent handles the trigonometry for any season.

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Short answer

How do I calculate seasonal solar incidence with my AI?

Give your AI the building's latitude and its orientation relative to true north. The agent uses the calculate_solar_incidence tool to output the specific sun angles for the summer solstice, winter solstice, and equinoxes. You'll get the exact geometric data needed for shading or panel placement.

The results you get

Data for your solar analysis

Once you provide the location and orientation, your AI generates these specific data points.

SOLSTICE

Summer and Winter angles

The AI calculates the maximum and minimum solar altitudes. This tells you exactly how high or low the sun sits during the extreme seasons.

EQUINOX

Mid-season geometry

You get the sun angles for the spring and autumn equinoxes. This helps you understand the solar path during the transition months.

ORIENTATION

Azimuth adjustments

The tool factors in your building's specific heading. You receive the corrected angles based on how the structure faces true north.

HUMAN

Physical site verification

The AI provides the math, but you must verify local obstructions like trees or neighboring buildings. The agent cannot see physical shadows on your specific lot.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a specialized calculator, taking your raw site data and running the geometric math.

  1. Receive site data

    Your agent gathers the latitude and the building's orientation from your prompt.

    calculate_solar_incidence

  2. Compute seasonal angles

    The AI runs the solar incidence math for the three primary seasonal periods.

    calculate_solar_incidence

  3. Apply orientation offsets

    The tool adjusts the solar path based on the building's specific facing direction.

    calculate_solar_incidence

  4. Deliver geometric results

    Your agent presents the final sun angles in a clear format for your project planning.

    calculate_solar_incidence

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the calculation immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual site data before sending.

Solar Orientation Analyzer Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K9UfdtiFzvK7upfUyLd8G8gcVr2P8UKWTxV7RcZd/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Solar Orientation Analyzer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "solar-orientation-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K9UfdtiFzvK7upfUyLd8G8gcVr2P8UKWTxV7RcZd/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Calculate the seasonal solar incidence for a building at 34.05 latitude facing 180 degrees.

  • Using the Solar Orientation Analyzer, find the summer and winter sun angles for a site at 40.71 latitude with a 90 degree orientation.

  • What are the equinox solar angles for a structure located at 37.77 latitude facing due east?

  • Run a solar incidence calculation for 45.52 latitude and 270 degree orientation to get summer, winter, and equinox data.

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Connect Solar Orientation Analyzer once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your preferred client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking for solar math immediately.

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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI calculate shading from nearby trees?

    No. The tool only calculates the theoretical sun angles based on geometry. You have to manually account for physical obstructions.

  • 02

    Do I need to provide the longitude?

    The tool specifically requires latitude and orientation to perform the incidence calculations.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my building's orientation in a CAD file?

    No. This MCP is for calculation only. It cannot modify your design files or external software.

  • 04

    Does it work for any location on Earth?

    Yes, as long as you provide the correct latitude for that location.

  • 05

    Can the AI predict solar energy production in kWh?

    No. The tool provides sun angles and incidence geometry, not energy yield or kilowatt-hour estimates.

  • More questions about Solar Orientation Analyzer? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Solar Orientation Analyzer Connector can do

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