SolarAnywhere API Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Get real-time solar irradiance and TMY data for renewable energy projects.
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Why people use SolarAnywhere API
Stop Manual Data Scrapes with SolarAnywhere API Solar Irradiance Data
This Connector changes that. You just tell your agent where you want to look. It pulls the real-time irradiance and the long-term TMY data in one go. You get a clean summary of the site's potential without ever having to log into a technical dashboard.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to high-resolution solar data through a simple chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Evaluating a new project site
A developer needs to know if a site in Napa Valley is viable.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking current farm conditions
An analyst needs to check the current conditions at a specific farm.
- Real-world use case 03
Inventorying a regional fleet
An ops lead needs to see all active sites.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete SolarAnywhere API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with SolarAnywhere API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through SolarAnywhere API.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
Checks the operational status of the SolarAnywhere service to ensure your workflow stays active. Use this to confirm your data feed is live.
- 02 Capability
Get solar irradiance
Fetches real-time GHI and DNI data for a specific location to check current solar conditions. This helps you see exactly how much sun is hitting a site right now.
- 03 Capability
Get typical solar year
Pulls TMY solar data for a location to help understand long-term energy production potential. Use this to model year-round performance for new projects.
- 04 Capability
List solar sites
Lists all solar sites registered in your account to give you a clear view of your portfolio. It's the fastest way to see your entire fleet in one list.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask SolarAnywhere API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use SolarAnywhere API 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_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable SolarAnywhere API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable SolarAnywhere API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solaranywhere-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using SolarAnywhere API, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solaranywhere-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API
Ask Copilot: "Using SolarAnywhere API, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solaranywhere-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using SolarAnywhere API, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"solaranywhere-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API
Ask Cline: "Using SolarAnywhere API, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add solaranywhere-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f0Kcu4NfnecUhzQ7w6ckL5Ei26Fo5XomerzJCBWI/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 SolarAnywhere API
Ask Claude: "Using SolarAnywhere API, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work SolarAnywhere can move forward.
This is for the solar engineer who's tired of manual data scraping and the renewable energy developer who needs to prove a site's viability to stakeholders without the friction of a technical portal.
Solar Site Analyst
Audits regional distribution and scale to identify high-performing locations.
Renewable Energy Developer
Verifies solar potential and TMY patterns for new energy projects.
Sustainability Lead
Performs rapid audits of existing assets to identify environmental markers.
Operations Manager
Automates solar data querying to keep regional fleets running smoothly.
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Before you connect
Questions about SolarAnywhere.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can SolarAnywhere API help me find the best location for a new solar farm?
Yes, it pulls TMY data which shows the long-term solar potential of a region. This helps you identify high-performing areas for new projects.
Does SolarAnywhere API provide real-time data?
Yes, it can fetch real-time GHI and DNI data for any specific coordinate, allowing you to see current solar conditions instantly.
How do I see all my sites at once?
You can ask your agent to list all your registered sites. It will pull your entire catalog from SolarAnywhere into a single, easy-to-read list.
What is TMY data and why do I need it?
TMY stands for Typical Meteorological Year. It provides a consistent set of weather data that helps you model how much energy a site will produce over a full year.
Is SolarAnywhere API good for site auditing?
Yes, it's designed for auditing. You can quickly check site metadata and regional distribution across your entire portfolio of solar assets.
How do I find my SolarAnywhere API Key?
Log in to your SolarAnywhere account, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard or profile settings. Copy and paste it below.
What irradiance parameters are provided?
The API provides Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI), and Diffuse Horizontal Irradiance (DHI) metadata.
Can the agent show historical typical year data?
Yes. The get_typical_solar_year capability retrieves TMY data for any coordinate pair to assist in long-term performance auditing.
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