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Importing SolarAnywhere® data

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 Weather 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 downloaded data 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 weather 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.