• DATA
  • MODELING
  • REPORT
  • HUMAN

How to analyze solar potential with your AI

Connect SolarAnywhere API to your AI client to pull high-resolution solar data. Once connected, your agent handles the data retrieval and site evaluation.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to check solar viability at a location?

Your AI client uses the SolarAnywhere API to fetch Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) data for specific coordinates. This allows you to instantly calculate irradiance and solar resource availability for any site. You'll get a clear picture of energy production potential through the following steps.

The outcomes

Where your analysis lands

The AI processes the raw meteorological data into actionable insights.

DATA

TMY datasets

The AI pulls specific solar and weather metrics for your target coordinates. You get the exact historical averages needed for modeling.

MODELING

Site viability

Your agent compares irradiance levels against your project requirements. This determines if a location meets your energy targets.

REPORT

Resource summaries

The AI organizes the solar data into a readable format. You can then use these summaries to build out technical proposals.

HUMAN

Final engineering

The AI provides the raw numbers and preliminary assessments. You still need to perform the final engineering design and hardware selection.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your questions and the SolarAnywhere database.

  1. Locate coordinates

    The AI identifies the exact latitude and longitude for your project site.

    get_typical_solar_year

  2. Fetch solar data

    Your agent requests the specific meteorological year data for that location.

    get_typical_solar_year

  3. Calculate irradiance

    The AI processes the returned values to determine solar resource strength.

    get_typical_solar_year

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent compiles the data into a concise overview of the site's potential.

    get_typical_solar_year

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your solar assessment.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual project details.

SolarAnywhere Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 — SolarAnywhere capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "solaranywhere-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the Typical Meteorological Year data for coordinates 34.05, -118.24.

  • Analyze the solar potential for a new site at 40.71, -74.00 using the SolarAnywhere API.

  • Compare the solar irradiance between these two locations: [Lat/Long 1] and [Lat/Long 2].

  • Summarize the solar resource availability for the site at [Latitude, Longitude].

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Start here

Connect SolarAnywhere API once, then ask.

One click connects the API to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start querying data immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the full raw data files?

    No. The AI uses the tool to fetch and interpret specific data points for your analysis.

  • 02

    Does the AI perform the actual solar panel installation?

    No. The AI provides the meteorological data and site viability analysis, but you must handle all physical engineering and installation.

  • 03

    Can I use this for any location on Earth?

    Yes, as long as the location is covered by the SolarAnywhere dataset.

  • 04

    Will the AI change my existing project files?

    No. The AI only reads data from the API to answer your questions.

  • 05

    Can the AI create a CAD drawing of the solar array?

    No. The AI is limited to analyzing the solar resource data provided by the tool.

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