Solcast
The Solcast API delivers solar radiation and PV power data for anywhere on Earth: past, present and forecast. ‘Live’ estimated actuals and Rapid Update Forecasts are available in satellite coverage areas across the globe (except Antarctica). ‘Recent’ (past few months) and ‘Historical’ (up to 15 years back) data is available via web API download. Register on our web site and verify your email…
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2 endpoints
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Solcast endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET |
Simple Radiation Forecast /radiation/forecasts |
The simple radiation request returns detailed solar radiation data for the next week based only on your latitude and longitude. |
| GET |
Simple PV Power Forecast /pv_power/forecasts |
The simple PV power request returns a first-guess PV power output forecast, based on your specified latitude and longitude plus some basic PV system characteristics. |
Solcast pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC | Free | — |
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