All Solcast data comes ready to import into your preferred PV software. We directly support PVsyst, SAM, and HomerPro; and we also provide a generic Solcast CSV format that can be read by (or easily adapted to) any third party software platform.
No matter how good PV simulation software is, the use of validated, bankable data is key to producing reliable, accurate energy system simulations. Relying on software to generate synthetic data increases the uncertainty of energy models.
How to use Solcast data
Here's the best Solcast-provided format to use for key 3rd party software applications. If your application isn't listed here, don't worry: you will still be able to adapt our Solcast standard CSV format and import it. Let us know how you go, we'd love to hear!
- Using Solcast data with PVsyst
- Using Solcast data with System Advisor Model (SAM)
- Using Solcast data with HomerPro
| PVsyst | SAM | HomerPro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility with Solcast data | |||
| Best Solcast-provided format to use | PVsyst | SAM | Solcast |
Historic Data Products
Time Series
The complete suite of irradiance and weather data required for effective monitoring, operation, and forecasting at your large-scale solar farm.
Typical Meteorological Year (TMY)
The complete suite of irradiance and weather data required for effective monitoring, operation, and forecasting at your large-scale solar farm.