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Get Started in 3 Steps

New to the platform? Follow these simple steps to get your first solar irradiance analysis.

1. Select your location on the map or search for a city
2. Choose your time granularity and parameters
3. Click "Get Data" to generate your analysis

Pro Tips

Maximize your efficiency with these expert recommendations.

1. Use hourly data for detailed energy forecasting
2. Compare multiple locations using the map
3. Export data in JSON format for automated processing

Need Help?

Having trouble? Here are the most common solutions.

1. Check your internet connection if data isn't loading
2. Try different date ranges for better results
3. Contact support if you encounter persistent issues

Input Parameters

Configure your analysis parameters to get the most relevant solar irradiance data for your project needs.

Time Granularity

Hourly: Perfect for real-time monitoring and short-term energy planning. Provides detailed intraday variations.

Daily Analysis

Daily: Ideal for day-to-day production forecasts and identifying seasonal patterns in solar resource availability.

Monthly Trends

Monthly: Best for long-term yield estimation, feasibility studies, and understanding annual solar resource cycles.

Output Formats

CSV/JSON: Choose CSV for spreadsheet analysis or JSON for API integration and automated data processing workflows.

Pro Tip

Start with daily granularity to understand general patterns, then switch to hourly for detailed analysis of specific periods of interest.

Irradiance Parameters

GHI - Global Horizontal Irradiance

Total solar irradiance on a horizontal surface. Essential for overall solar resource assessment and flat-plate collector analysis.

DNI - Direct Normal Irradiance

Solar irradiance perpendicular to sun's rays. Critical for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems and tracking applications.

DHI - Diffuse Horizontal Irradiance

Scattered solar radiation on horizontal surface. Important for understanding performance under cloudy conditions.

GTI - Global Tilted Irradiance

Total irradiance on tilted surfaces. Crucial for optimizing solar panel angles and maximizing energy yield.

Map Navigation

Location Search

• 🔍 City Search: Type any city name in the search bar
• 📍 Coordinates: Enter latitude/longitude for precise locations
• 🎯 Map Click: Click directly on the map to select any point
• 📏 Elevation Data: Automatic elevation detection for accurate calculations

Map Controls

• 🔄 Zoom: Use mouse wheel or zoom buttons
• 🗺️ Pan: Click and drag to move around
• 🛰️ Layer Toggle: Switch between satellite and street view
• 📌 Markers: Previous selections remain visible

Navigation Tip

Double-click on the map to quickly zoom in on a specific area, or use the search function to jump to any location worldwide instantly.

Data Visualization & Analysis

Understanding Your Charts

Interactive Graphs

Hover over data points to view precise values. Zoom in on specific time periods for detailed analysis.

Time Series Analysis

X-axis shows time progression, Y-axis displays irradiance values in W/m². Identify patterns and trends easily.

Data Export

Download your data in multiple formats for further analysis in Excel, Python, R, or other analytical tools.

Comparative Analysis

Select multiple parameters simultaneously to compare different irradiance types and optimize your solar design.

Advanced Features

Batch Processing

Process multiple locations simultaneously for comparative regional analysis and site selection optimization.

API Integration

Integrate our data directly into your applications using JSON export format for automated workflows.

Historical Analysis

Access multi-year historical data to understand long-term solar resource patterns and climate trends.

Custom Date Ranges

Select specific time periods for targeted analysis, seasonal studies, or project-specific requirements.

Advanced Tip

Combine multiple irradiance parameters with different time granularities to create comprehensive solar resource assessments for complex projects.