apiverve / solarpotential

1.2.3 2026-10-26 14:45 UTC

Requires

• php: >=7.4
• guzzlehttp/guzzle: ^7.0

Requires (Dev)

• phpunit/phpunit: ^9.0

MIT

• APIVerve

• api
• apiverve
• solarpotential
• solar potential api
• solar radiation lookup
• pv yield estimation
• calculate sunlight hours
• optimal solar panel direction

Published on Packagist.org on 2026-10-26 17:30 UTC

README

Solar Potential calculates solar energy potential for any latitude and longitude coordinates. It returns average daily usable sunlight hours and optimal panel orientation, with paid plans adding yearly totals and cloud factors.

The Solar Potential API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate solar potential functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready solar potential capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.

View API Details →

Available on:

Quick Start

Using JavaScript

async function callSolarPotentialAPI() {
    try {
        const params = new URLSearchParams({
            lat: 37.7749,
            lon: -122.4194
        });

        const response = await fetch(`https://api.apiverve.com/v1/solarpotential?${params}`, {
            method: 'GET',
            headers: {
                'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
            }
        });

        const data = await response.json();
        console.log(data);
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('Error:', error);
    }
}

callSolarPotentialAPI();

Using cURL

curl -X GET "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/solarpotential?lat=37.7749&lon=-122.4194" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"

Get your API key: https://apiverve.com

📁 For more examples, see the examples folder

Installation

Choose your preferred programming language:

📦 NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)

npm install @apiverve/solarpotential

View NPM Package → | Package Code →

🔷 NuGet (.NET/C#)

dotnet add package APIVerve.API.SolarPotential

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🐍 Python (PyPI)

pip install apiverve-solarpotential

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💎 Ruby (RubyGems)

gem install apiverve_solarpotential

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🐘 PHP (Packagist)

composer require apiverve/solarpotential

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🎯 Dart (pub.dev)

dart pub add apiverve_solarpotential

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🤖 Android (JitPack)

implementation 'com.github.apiverve:solarpotential-api:1.0.0'

Package Code →

🐹 Go

go get github.com/apiverve/solarpotential-api/go

Package Code →

Why Use This API?

Feature	Benefit
Multi-language SDKs	Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android
Simple Integration	Single API key authentication, consistent response format
Production Ready	99.9% uptime SLA, served from 24 global regions
Comprehensive Docs	Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support

Documentation

• 🏠 API Home: Solar Potential API
• 📚 API Reference: docs.apiverve.com/ref/solarpotential
• 📖 OpenAPI Spec: openapi.yaml
• 💡 Examples: examples/

What Can You Build?

The Solar Potential API is commonly used for:

• Web Applications - Add solar potential features to your frontend or backend
• Mobile Apps - Native SDKs for Android development
• Automation - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
• SaaS Products - Enhance your product with solar potential capabilities
• Data Pipelines - Process and analyze data at scale

API Reference

Authentication

All requests require an API key in the header:

x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE

Get your API key: https://apiverve.com

Response Format

Every APIVerve endpoint returns the same envelope — check status, then read data:

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": { ... }
}

Example Response

A real response from the Solar Potential API:

{
  "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."
  }
}

Support & Community

• 🏠 API Home: Solar Potential API
• 💬 Support: https://apiverve.com/contact
• 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
• 📖 Documentation: https://docs.apiverve.com
• 🌐 Website: https://apiverve.com

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Security

For security concerns, please review our Security Policy.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Built with ❤️ by APIVerve

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