NREL Energy Data MCP Server

Connect to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) API through your AI agent and explore a vast archive of sustainable energy data and analysis tools using natural conversation.

What you can do

• Alternative Fuels — List and locate alternative fuel stations (Electric, Hydrogen, E85) globally, or find the nearest one to any address.
• Solar Production — Run PVWatts® estimates to calculate the potential energy production of photovoltaic systems based on specific system configurations.
• Resource Intelligence — Access detailed solar radiation data (GHI, DNI) and check geothermal resource potential for any coordinate.
• Utility Oversight — Retrieve residential and industrial electricity rates and identify which utility companies serve a specific area.
• Incentives & Laws — Browse federal and state laws and incentives for alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicles.
• Deep Inspection — Fetch complete metadata and station details using their unique IDs.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your NREL Developer API Key (get one for free at developer.nrel.gov/signup)
3. Start exploring renewable energy data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

• Sustainability Researchers — quickly retrieve solar and geothermal resource data for environmental analysis.
• EV & Fleet Managers — locate charging infrastructure and alternative fuel stations along routes.
• Energy Consultants — automate the retrieval of utility rates and solar production estimates for client reporting.