Importing Solcast data into HomerPro is easy, taking just a few minutes.
To import Solcast data into HomerPro, the data must be transformed into a txt file. Data for each parameter must be imported separately. This manual will use GHI as an example, but the process is the same for DNI, Temperature and Wind Speed.
TMY
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Download your data in the ‘Solcast’ format.
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Using your preferred spreadsheet software, transform the GHI units from W/m2 to kW/m2. Copy and paste the new data column into a blank notebook file, and save the tile with the ‘.txt’ extension.
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Navigate to ‘Solar GHI’ under the ‘Resource’ tab. Select ‘Import from a time series file’ and click the ‘Import’ button.
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Select the ‘.txt’ file created.
Monthly Averages
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Download your monthly average data.
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Using your preferred spreadsheet software, copy the ‘GhiDaily’ column.
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Navigate to ‘Solar GHI’ under the ‘Resource’ tab. Select ‘Enter monthly averages’ and click on the first cell under ‘Daily Radiation’.
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Paste the data into the first cell.
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