Solar Potential

Solar Potential API

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Solar Potential is a simple tool for getting the estimated annual energy production of a PV system. It returns the estimated annual energy production of a PV system.

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1 credit/call
99.9% uptime
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avg: 295ms|p50: 279ms|p90: 337ms|p99: 401ms

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API Response

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{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "coordinates": {
      "latitude": 37.7749,
      "longitude": -122.4194
    },
    "usableHours": {
      "avgDailyUsableSunlightHours": 12.19,
      "yearlyUsableSunlightHoursRaw": 4448,
      "adjustedYearlyUsableSunlightHours": 1557
    },
    "bestDirection": "South",
    "cloudFactor": 0.35,
    "disclaimer": "This is a rough estimate based on coordinates and general climate patterns. For precise solar potential, consider local weather patterns, obstructions, and professional assessments."
  }
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does the Solar Potential API do?

Solar Potential is a simple tool for getting the estimated annual energy production of a PV system. It returns the estimated annual energy production of a PV system. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.

How fast is the Solar Potential API?

The Solar Potential API has an average response time of 295ms, with a median (p50) of 279ms and 99th percentile of 401ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.

How much does the Solar Potential API cost?

Each call to the Solar Potential API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.

How do I authenticate Solar Potential API requests?

Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.

What HTTP methods does Solar Potential support?

The Solar Potential API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.

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