NREL Solar Resource Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Analyze solar irradiance and NSRDB data for renewable energy site assessments.
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Why people use NREL Solar Resource
NREL Solar Resource for Renewable Energy Site Assessments
With this Connector, you just tell your agent where you want to look. It queries the NREL API for you and pulls back the average DNI and GHI metrics instantly. You go from manual data hunting to getting the numbers you need in a single conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to official US solar data without writing a single line of code.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Site Feasibility Study
An analyst asks for the solar potential of a farm in rural Nevada to see if it meets project goals using get_solar_resource.
- Real-world use case 02
Research Data Sourcing
A researcher needs a high-resolution satellite dataset for a specific county and uses query_nsrdb_data to find it.
- Real-world use case 03
Engineering Specs
An engineer needs to know the average GHI for a specific latitude to calculate panel tilt for a new installation.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete NREL Solar Resource capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NREL Solar Resource.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through NREL Solar Resource.
- 01 Capability
Get solar resource
The get_solar_resource capability pulls average solar irradiance data for a specific location. This helps you see how much sun hits a site on a typical day.
- 02 Capability
Query nsrdb data
The query_nsrdb_data capability finds the closest datasets in the National Solar Radiation Database. You can search by address, coordinates, or geometry.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NREL Solar Resource to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NREL Solar Resource 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_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NREL Solar Resource for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NREL Solar Resource in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-solar-resource": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NREL Solar Resource, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-solar-resource": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource
Ask Copilot: "Using NREL Solar Resource, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-solar-resource": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NREL Solar Resource, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel-solar-resource": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource
Ask Cline: "Using NREL Solar Resource, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nrel-solar-resource --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vozoJPfyvOpeLBHn6HylTeaw9PYPiArrhRiAuFug/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 Solar Resource
Ask Claude: "Using NREL Solar Resource, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NREL Solar Resource can move forward.
This is for energy professionals who need to make fast, data-backed decisions about solar viability without the friction of manual data scraping.
Energy Analyst
Assessing site feasibility for large-scale solar projects in the field.
Climate Researcher
Finding historical radiation data for environmental and energy studies.
Solar Engineer
Getting precise irradiance metrics for solar installation planning.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep NREL Solar Resource connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about NREL Solar Resource.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What kind of solar data can I get with the NREL Solar Resource MCP?
You can get average solar irradiance metrics like Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) and Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) for any US location.
Can I use the NREL Solar Resource MCP to find the best spot for solar panels?
Yes, it helps you assess solar potential by retrieving data for specific addresses or coordinates, which is perfect for site feasibility studies.
Does the NREL Solar Resource MCP include historical radiation data?
It allows you to query the National Solar Radiation Database, which contains historical data for various US regions.
Is the data from the NREL Solar Resource MCP accurate for research?
Yes, it pulls directly from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, making it a reliable source for climate and energy studies.
Can I search for solar data using a street address?
Yes, the Connector can find the nearest datasets based on a specific address, latitude, longitude, or even a geometry description.
How does the NREL Solar Resource MCP help energy analysts?
It speeds up the project assessment phase by providing quick access to solar irradiance metrics without the need for manual data scraping.
How do I get solar irradiance for a specific coordinate?
Use the get_solar_resource capability by providing the latitude and longitude. The agent will return average DNI, GHI, and Tilt at Latitude data for that location.
Can I search for solar data using a physical address instead of coordinates?
Yes! The query_nsrdb_data capability allows you to provide an address string. The system will locate the nearest NSRDB datasets associated with that address.
What types of data sources can I filter by in the NSRDB?
When using query_nsrdb_data, you can use the type parameter to filter results by 'satellite' or 'station' data sources.
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