Importing SolarAnywhere® data

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Importing SolarAnywhere® data

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SolarAnywhere® typical GHI year (TGY) data (https://www.solaranywhere.com/support/historical-data/typical-year) can be imported into PVsyst by:

1.Using the SolarAnywhere® API;

2.Downloading data from data.solaranywhere.com and importing .csv files.

 

SolarAnywhere® time series data (https://www.solaranywhere.com/support/historical-data/time-series) can be imported using option 2. These import methods are explained in more detail below.

 

SolarAnywhere API Data Import

Within the geographical site parameters, select the SolarAnywhere® TGY Meteo data Import option, and click "Import":

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To import SolarAnywhere® TGY data, user registration is required.

 

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API key: enter existing SolarAnywhere® API key.

 

Learn how to create a SolarAnywhere® API key at https://www.solaranywhere.com/support/using-solaranywhere/api.

If you have forgotten the API key, are having difficulty signing up or want more information, please contact SolarAnywhere® directly at support@solaranywhere.com. Visit the SolarAnywhere® Support Center (https://www.solaranywhere.com/support-center) to learn more about the SolarAnywhere® model.

SolarAnywhere Data Files Import

Download SolarAnywhere® data from data.solaranywhere.com using the SolarAnywhere® output format.

 

Follow these steps to import SolarAnywhere® data into PVsyst:

1.Open PVsyst and select “Databases”.

2.Select “Known format” under “Import and generate meteo data”.

3.Select the SolarAnywhere option from the “External data source” drop down menu.

4.Choose the SolarAnywhere® file, fill in “Country” and “Region”, then select “Import”.

 

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Visit the SolarAnywhere® Support Center (https://www.solaranywhere.com/support-center) to learn more about the SolarAnywhere® model. Contact SolarAnywhere® directly at support@solaranywhere.com with any additional questions.