Does the AI account for shadows from nearby trees?

No. The AI calculates sunlight based on astronomical paths and facade orientation. You must manually factor in local obstructions like trees or shadows from other buildings.

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

No. This MCP only reads data and performs calculations. It cannot modify your design files or external architectural software.

What information do I need to provide?

You need to provide the geographic coordinates and the specific orientation (azimuth) of the facade you want to analyze.

Is the sunlight estimate based on weather or geometry?

The tool calculates sunlight based on the geometric path of the sun. It does not account for cloud cover or local weather patterns.

Can I use this for solar panel placement?

Yes. The annual sunlight duration is a key metric for determining the solar potential of a specific surface.

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How to estimate annual sunlight duration with your AI

Connect your AI to the Solar Orientation Analyzer to calculate solar exposure for any building surface. Once connected, your agent handles the geometry and astronomical math.

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Short answer

How can I find out how much sun a building facade gets each year?

Give your AI the building's coordinates and the specific orientation of the facade. Your agent will calculate the total annual hours of direct sunlight. You'll get a breakdown of exposure patterns and peak sunlight periods.

The results you get

Where your data lands

The AI processes the solar math and delivers these specific outcomes.

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Annual sunlight hours

The AI calculates the total number of direct sunlight hours for the year. You get a single number for your specific facade.

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Seasonal exposure patterns

Your agent identifies when sunlight is most intense. This shows how much light hits the building during summer versus winter.

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Solar potential insights

The analysis shows how much direct light is available for solar panels or natural lighting. Use this to decide where to place hardware.

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Manual site verification

The AI provides the mathematical model, but you must verify local obstructions like trees or neighboring buildings. The AI cannot see physical objects not included in your data.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI takes your location data and turns it into a solar exposure report.

Locate the site
Your agent identifies the exact geographic position of the building to establish a baseline for solar paths.
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Analyze orientation
The AI calculates how the specific angle of the facade interacts with the sun's movement throughout the seasons.
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Calculate duration
The agent runs the math to determine the exact hours of direct light hitting the surface.
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Summarize findings
Your AI compiles the raw solar data into a readable format that highlights the most important exposure metrics.
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Try it

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Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual project details.

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.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Solar Orientation Analyzer capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "solar-orientation-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K9UfdtiFzvK7upfUyLd8G8gcVr2P8UKWTxV7RcZd/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Estimate the annual sunlight duration for a south-facing facade at [Latitude, Longitude].
How many hours of direct sunlight does the east wall of the building at [Address] receive annually?
Calculate the yearly sunlight exposure for a facade oriented at [Degrees] degrees at [Coordinates].
Give me a breakdown of annual sunlight hours for the north side of the building located at [Coordinates].

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FAQ

How this task behaves

01
Does the AI account for shadows from nearby trees?
No. The AI calculates sunlight based on astronomical paths and facade orientation. You must manually factor in local obstructions like trees or shadows from other buildings.
02
Can the AI change my building's orientation in a CAD file?
No. This MCP only reads data and performs calculations. It cannot modify your design files or external architectural software.
03
What information do I need to provide?
You need to provide the geographic coordinates and the specific orientation (azimuth) of the facade you want to analyze.
04
Is the sunlight estimate based on weather or geometry?
The tool calculates sunlight based on the geometric path of the sun. It does not account for cloud cover or local weather patterns.
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Can I use this for solar panel placement?
Yes. The annual sunlight duration is a key metric for determining the solar potential of a specific surface.
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