Solar Panel Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate solar installation requirements and financial ROI for Brazil.
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Why people use Solar Panel Estimator
Solar Panel Estimator: Stop Guessing Your Solar ROI in Brazil
This Connector changes that by letting your AI client do the math for you. You just tell your agent your monthly usage and the type of panels you're looking at, and it spits out the hardware count, the area needed, and the payback period. You go from a messy pile of tabs to a clear project summary in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns your energy bills into a concrete installation plan.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Homeowner ROI Research
A resident in São Paulo wants to see if 500kWh of usage justifies a solar array.
- Real-world use case 02
Sales Lead Qualification
A rep needs to know if a client's roof is big enough for a 20-panel system.
- Real-world use case 03
Budget Planning
A business owner wants to know if a $5,000 install with $100 monthly savings is a good move.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Solar Panel Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Solar Panel Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Solar Panel Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate panels needed
Tells you exactly how many panels you need based on your monthly power usage and local sunlight levels.
- 02 Capability
Calculate financial payback
Estimates how many years it will take for your monthly energy savings to cover your initial investment costs.
- 03 Capability
Calculate area needed
Calculates the total square footage required to house your specific solar array based on panel size.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Solar Panel Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Solar Panel Estimator 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_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Solar Panel Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Solar Panel Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solar-panel-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Solar Panel Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solar-panel-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Solar Panel Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solar-panel-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Solar Panel Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solar-panel-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Solar Panel Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add solar-panel-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_19W1ag1mXoHHMnAxhp4iGUpmMGtekk1xHiOAskLY/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 Solar Panel Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Solar Panel Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Solar Panel Estimator can move forward.
This is for solar sales reps who need to quote clients on the fly, and homeowners who are tired of trying to do solar math on a napkin. It's for anyone who needs to move past 'maybe' and into 'how much does this actually cost?'
Solar Sales Representative
Quoting a new client in São Paulo on a Tuesday afternoon and needing to know if their roof is big enough for a 20-panel array instantly.
Homeowner
Researching the ROI of going solar and trying to see if a $5,000 investment will actually pay for itself in a reasonable timeframe.
Project Manager
Verifying site feasibility and hardware requirements before ordering equipment for a commercial solar installation.
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Before you connect
Questions about Solar Panel Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How do I know how many solar panels I need for my home?
You can use the Solar Panel Estimator to get an exact count. Just tell your agent your monthly electricity usage and your location, and it will calculate the number of panels required based on local sunlight.
Can I check if my roof is big enough for solar panels?
Yes, the Solar Panel Estimator can calculate the total square footage you need. You can provide the dimensions of your panels, and it will tell you the total area required for your setup.
How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves?
The Solar Panel Estimator can give you a specific year count. By inputting your upfront costs and expected monthly savings, it estimates your break-even period.
Is there a way to estimate solar costs for Brazil?
The Solar Panel Estimator is specifically designed to handle variables like Brazil's local irradiation levels, making it a great capability for getting accurate local estimates.
How do I calculate solar ROI for my home?
You can ask your agent to run a financial payback calculation. The Solar Panel Estimator will look at your investment and savings to show you exactly how many years it takes to pay off the system.
Can this help me get a quote for a solar installation?
It provides the raw data you need for a quote. While it doesn't contact contractors, it gives you the hardware counts and ROI numbers you need to have ready when you do speak with one.
How does the panel count calculation work?
The calculate_panels_needed capability uses your monthly energy consumption, the average solar irradiation for your Brazilian state, and the efficiency/wattage of your panels to determine the exact number of units required.
Can I estimate the installation area?
Yes, by using calculate_area_needed, you can provide the number of panels and their dimensions to find the total square meters required for your solar array.
How is the payback period calculated?
The calculate_financial_payback capability takes your total installation cost and divides it by your estimated annual energy savings to find the number of years until you reach the break-even point.
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