• OUTPUT
  • PLANNING
  • REPORTS
  • HUMAN

How to forecast rooftop solar production with your AI

Connect Solcast Solar to your AI client once. From there, your agent uses your specific installation parameters to predict energy yield.

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Short answer

How can I predict my solar output with AI?

Give your AI the tilt, azimuth, and location of your solar installation. It uses Solcast Solar tools to calculate expected kilowatt production based on those inputs. You'll get specific yield estimates for your setup.

The results you get.

Where your data lands.

Your AI processes your installation specs to produce these specific outcomes.

OUTPUT

Energy yield estimates

The AI calculates expected kilowatt production based on your specific tilt and azimuth. You get clear numbers for your installation.

PLANNING

System optimization

Use the forecasts to see how changing your panel tilt or azimuth affects total energy production.

REPORTS

Data summaries

Your agent can organize the forecast results into clean, readable formats for your project files.

HUMAN

Physical verification

The AI handles the math, but you must manually check for roof shading or physical obstructions.

The workflow

What your AI does when the parameters arrive.

Your agent acts as the interface between your roof specs and the solar data.

  1. Gather specs

    Your agent collects the tilt, azimuth, and location details you provide to prepare the request.

    get_simple_pv_forecast

  2. Run basic forecast

    For a quick look, the AI pulls a high-level energy prediction using simple parameters.

    get_simple_pv_forecast

  3. Run deep dive

    If you need more precision, the AI requests a granular production forecast.

    get_detailed_pv_forecast

  4. Format data

    The AI takes the raw kilowatt output and presents it in a way that's easy to read.

    get_detailed_pv_forecast

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to begin.

Starting points

Replace the specific numbers and locations with your actual installation data.

Solcast Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KeGXbsA8e2RVruw9CH3qiPWgxYpHwDunFkLd0yXa/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 — Solcast capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "solcast-solar-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KeGXbsA8e2RVruw9CH3qiPWgxYpHwDunFkLd0yXa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get a simple solar forecast for a system at 34.05, -118.24 with a 20 degree tilt and 180 azimuth.

  • Run a detailed PV forecast for my installation: tilt 35, azimuth 150, located in Austin, TX.

  • How much more energy will I get if I change my solar panel tilt from 25 to 30 degrees?

  • Summarize the expected kilowatt production for a rooftop system in Denver with a 45 degree tilt.

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Connect Solcast Solar once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI calculate shading from nearby trees?

    No. The AI only uses tilt and azimuth. You have to account for physical shading yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI need my exact GPS coordinates?

    Yes. The tools require a specific location to provide an accurate forecast.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my solar hardware settings?

    No. The AI only reads data to provide forecasts; it cannot control or change any physical equipment.

  • 04

    Can I use this to predict battery storage needs?

    The AI provides the solar production forecast, which you can then use to estimate your battery requirements.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete my Solcast account data?

    No. The AI only has permission to run forecast tools; it cannot delete or modify your account data.

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