How many API requests do I get?

How many API requests do I get?

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What you need to know about how Solcast defines an API requests

Identifying how many request you will need to obtain the correct data for your specific use case.

How many requests do I get?

To find out how many API request is in your plan, visit the managed subscription page within the toolkit.

What are the default API endpoint allowances?

The below examples represent the amount of request permitted per endpoint for 1 location.

Live and Forecast

Starter
4
Pro
96
Max
288
Starter
Pro
Max
Live Radiation and Weather
4
96
288
Live Rooftop PV Power
4
96
288
Live Advanced PV Power
4
96
288
Forecast Radiation and Weather
4
96
288
Forecast Rooftop PV Power
4
96
288
Forecast Advanced PV Power
4
96
288

Historical Time Series

Starter
180
Pro
420
Max
1200
Starter
Pro
Max
Radiation and Weather
180
420
1200
Rooftop PV Power
180
420
1200
Advanced PV Power
180
420
1200

TMY

Pro
10
Max
10
Pro
Max
Radiation and Weather
10
10
Rooftop PV Power
10
10
Advanced PV Power
10
10