• HARDWARE
  • SPACE
  • LOCATION
  • HUMAN

How to calculate solar panel needs with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client to turn your monthly energy bills and location into a precise solar installation plan.

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Short answer

How do I calculate my solar panel needs using AI?

Provide your monthly energy consumption in kWh and your specific location in Brazil to your AI. It will calculate the panel count and the physical roof area you need to accommodate them. You'll get a specific breakdown of hardware requirements.

Your solar requirements

The results you get

The AI processes your data into these specific outputs.

HARDWARE

Panel count

The AI uses your energy data to determine exactly how many individual panels you need to buy. You get a hard number based on local sunlight levels.

SPACE

Roof area

The AI calculates the total square footage required for the array. This tells you if your roof is actually big enough for the project.

LOCATION

Sunlight data

The AI adjusts all calculations based on the specific solar irradiance in your part of Brazil. This ensures the estimate isn't just a generic guess.

HUMAN

Physical inspection

The AI provides the math, but you still need to check for roof shading, pipe obstructions, or structural integrity. The AI cannot see your actual roof.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

Your AI handles the math and the geographic lookup so you don't have to.

  1. Analyze usage

    Your AI looks at your energy consumption patterns to determine your total load requirements.

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  2. Determine footprint

    The AI calculates the physical dimensions of the array to ensure it fits your property.

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  3. Factor in sunlight

    The AI pulls local Brazilian solar data to adjust the panel count for your specific latitude.

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  4. Finalize specs

    The AI combines the panel count and area requirements into a single summary for your planning.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these directly into your chat to begin the calculation.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual monthly kWh usage and your city in Brazil.

Solar Panel Estimator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Panel Estimator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "solar-panel-estimator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Calculate my solar needs for a house in São Paulo using 450 kWh of monthly energy.

  • How many panels do I need if I use 600 kWh per month in Fortaleza?

  • Based on 300 kWh of usage in Curitiba, how much roof area will I need for the panels?

  • Run a solar estimation for my home in Recife using my energy data from this spreadsheet.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI tell me which brand of solar panels to buy?

    No. The AI only calculates the quantity and area needed based on energy usage and sunlight.

  • 02

    Does the AI account for my roof's shade from trees?

    No. The AI calculates based on local sunlight data, but it cannot see your specific roof or account for local obstructions like trees or nearby buildings.

  • 03

    Can I use this for any location in the world?

    No. This specific tool is optimized for local Brazilian sunlight data.

  • 04

    Will the AI install the panels for me?

    No. The AI provides the mathematical requirements for your planning; you must hire a professional for the actual installation.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide my exact address?

    No. Providing your city or region is enough for the AI to access the necessary sunlight data.

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