NREL Energy Data Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Pull renewable energy stats and fuel station data for your projects.
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Why people use NREL Energy Data
NREL Energy Data for Renewable Energy Research
This Connector changes the flow by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You just ask for the solar data or geothermal potential for a coordinate, and it pulls the numbers directly into your chat. You get clean data for your report without the manual headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to national renewable energy data without manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mapping a fleet route
An EV fleet manager asks the agent to find all charging stations along a 500-mile route using list_alt_fuel_stations.
- Real-world use case 02
Solar site assessment
A consultant asks for a 5kW system estimate at a specific coordinate using get_pvwatts_estimates.
- Real-world use case 03
Utility cost analysis
A researcher asks for the average residential electricity rates in a specific zip code using get_utility_rates.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete NREL Energy Data capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NREL Energy Data.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through NREL Energy Data.
- 01 Capability
Get solar data query
Check if specific solar datasets are available in the NREL database. This helps you verify what data is ready for analysis before you start.
- 02 Capability
Get solar resource
Retrieve solar radiation data like GHI and DNI for specific locations. This provides the raw numbers needed for accurate solar modeling.
- 03 Capability
Get station details
Fetch complete metadata and specific details for an energy station using its ID. This gives you a deep look at the specifics of a single site.
- 04 Capability
Get utility companies
Identify which utility companies provide service to a specific area. This is a quick way to map out the local energy landscape.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through NREL Energy Data.
- 05 Capability
Get utility rates
Get average residential and industrial electricity rates for a location. You can use this to provide accurate cost estimates to clients.
- 06 Capability
List alt fuel stations
List all alternative fuel stations available in the database. This is great for getting a broad view of the infrastructure in a region.
- 07 Capability
List transportation incentives
List federal and state incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles. Use this to find money-saving perks for your clients.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through NREL Energy Data.
- 08 Capability
Get geothermal resource
Check the geothermal resource potential for any given coordinate. This is useful for assessing the viability of geothermal energy in a specific location.
- 09 Capability
Get nearest stations
Find the closest fuel stations based on a specific address. It helps you identify the nearest charging or alternative fuel points quickly.
- 10 Capability
Get pvwatts estimates
Calculate estimated solar energy production based on system configurations. You can use this to project annual energy output for a specific site.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NREL Energy Data to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NREL Energy Data from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NREL Energy Data, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NREL Energy Data for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NREL Energy Data URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NREL Energy Data in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-energy-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NREL Energy Data
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NREL Energy Data, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-energy-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NREL Energy Data
Ask Copilot: "Using NREL Energy Data, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-energy-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NREL Energy Data
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NREL Energy Data, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-energy-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NREL Energy Data
Ask Cline: "Using NREL Energy Data, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nrel-energy-data --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Na9bgA4nwhnalZcInCroU3LuW93H99ceWQeFcc60/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NREL Energy Data
Ask Claude: "Using NREL Energy Data, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NREL can move forward.
This is for the researchers and consultants who are tired of manual data entry. It serves the professionals who need to map out infrastructure or calculate energy costs accurately.
Sustainability Researcher
They use this to quickly pull solar and geothermal data for environmental impact studies.
Fleet Manager
They use this to map out charging infrastructure and alternative fuel stations for long-haul routes.
Energy Consultant
They use this to automate the retrieval of utility rates and solar estimates for client reports.
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Before you connect
Questions about NREL.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the NREL Energy Data MCP find EV charging stations?
Yes, it can list all stations in the database or find the ones closest to a specific address you provide. This makes it easy to map out charging infrastructure for routes or site planning.
How do I get solar production estimates with NREL Energy Data MCP?
You can ask your agent to run a PVWatts estimation for any coordinate and system size. It will give you an estimate of the annual and monthly energy production for that specific site.
Can it help me find government incentives for green energy?
Yes, it can list federal and state laws and incentives for alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicles. This helps you quickly identify available perks for your projects.
Does the NREL Energy Data MCP show local utility companies?
Yes, it can identify which utility companies serve a specific area. It also provides the average electricity rates for residential, commercial, and industrial use in those locations.
Is there a way to check geothermal potential with NREL Energy Data MCP?
You can check the geothermal resource potential for any coordinate. This is a great way to see if a location is viable for geothermal energy development.
How do I get started with the NREL Energy Data MCP?
You just need to subscribe to the Connector, add your NREL Developer API Key to your configuration, and then start asking your agent for renewable energy data.
Is the NREL API Key free?
Yes! You can sign up for a free API key at https://developer.nrel.gov/signup/. Standard limits apply (1,000 requests per hour).
What is PVWatts used for?
PVWatts estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world.
Can I search for EV charging stations?
Yes! EV charging stations are included in the Alternative Fuel Stations dataset. Use the get_nearest_stations capability to find them near a specific location.
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