Introduction

Evaluate Data AccessTesting the Solcast data API

Getting Started

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User Guides

What is an API? What is an API key? How do I use my API key?What is an API request? How many API requests do I need?Best Practices

Solcast Products

Modelling

Modelling - FAQs

Resolution and Accuracy

Solar Radiation Forecasting and Historical DataGlobal Coverage

Solcast API

Hobbyists and Researchers

Troubleshooting and FAQs

FAQs

Troubleshooting Data Errors

Useful Links

Postman API (Spec) Documentation

Python SDK

API Change Log

Subscription Management

Frequently asked questions regarding Solcast data.

Within this section are the questions that we face the most.

• Frequently asked questions regarding Solcast data.
• Do you have logs?
• Can I have more than one API key for each department in my company?
• Will I have the same forecast from 8 am to 12 am and then another different from 12 to 16 pm? Why is that? This means that live data arrives with a delay period of 4 hours?
• You have support for bifacial modules, is this available for TMY Rooftop PV Power?
• What are the differences between Live and Historic data?
• Can we get a report on how many data points were generated?
• When should I query the data for my site?
• Is there a failover should there be a disaster?
• Why am I getting zero power forecasts during daylight hours?
• How can I convert UTC to my Timezone?