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Description

Solcast is a cloud-based software designed to deliver precise, reliable historical, current, and predictive solar irradiance, weather, and photovoltaic (PV) power data tailored for renewable energy needs, using a versatile REST API along with developer tools. By monitoring real-time satellite cloud coverage and integrating it with sophisticated weather models, it provides solar irradiance predictions that range from five minutes to 14 days ahead with exceptional spatial and temporal accuracy, in addition to offering historical data spanning from 2007 to a week prior for performance assessment. The platform accommodates various PV power forecasting models, including Rooftop PV, Advanced PV, and Premium PV, which evaluate both actual and anticipated output for solar installations of any size. Its API delivers data in user-friendly JSON or CSV formats, making it easy to integrate with energy management software, analytical platforms, or tailored workflows. Additionally, developers can utilize native HTTP clients or software development kits (SDKs) such as Python and C#, complete with code samples, to seamlessly access and implement this data. This comprehensive approach positions Solcast as a crucial resource for optimizing solar energy operations.

Description

Weather APIs are designed to provide you with precisely the information you require in your preferred format, encompassing alerts, current conditions, forecasts, weather imagery, and additional features. Acknowledging the significant influence of weather in our daily lives, we simplify the integration of extensive weather data from the most reliable forecaster into your applications, business workflows, or tailored models. Our state-of-the-art, on-demand forecasting engine drives our weather data APIs, which rely on a patented system to synthesize various weather observation data. This unique forecasting system adeptly combines multiple model inputs that are continuously verified in real-time for greater accuracy. Furthermore, our proprietary approach incorporates human forecast management, further enhancing the precision of the data provided. With our on-demand forecast engine platform, you gain access to a wide array of comprehensive weather data resources, featuring a scalable usage model that can be tailored to suit your specific requirements while ensuring reliability. This flexibility empowers users to adapt their weather data needs as they evolve over time.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

C# Yes 
Google Sheets Yes 
JSON Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
PVsyst Yes 
Python Yes 
System Advisor Model (SAM) Yes 

Integrations

C# No 
Google Sheets No 
JSON No 
Microsoft Excel No 
PVsyst No 
Python No 
System Advisor Model (SAM) No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Solcast

Founded

2016

Country

Australia

Website

solcast.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Weather Company

Country

United States

Website

www.weathercompany.com/weather-data-apis/

Product Features

Solar

2D/3D Drawing No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Bill of Materials No 
CMMS No 
Estimating No 
Field Service Management No 
PV Animation No 
Permitting No 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Proposal Management No 
Solar Design No 
Solar Maintenance Management No 
Solar Monitoring No 
Solar Project Management No 
Solar Sales / CRM No 

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