Solar radiation and photovoltaic system performance

[juliana-steinbach]

Data Source name

Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS)

Data Source Homepage URL

https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/photovoltaic-geographical-information-system-pvgis_en

Data License

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Free and open access to photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation potential for different technologies and configurations.
Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.
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Extensive supporting documentation - see the links at the bottom of this page.
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APIs for fast, automated access needs.
Maps of solar resource and PV potential, by country or region, in ready to print files.

Area of Application

Renewable electricity - Photovoltaic, PV, Solar

[mfastudillo]

I've also used the API of https://www.renewables.ninja/ in the past. Although the NC license is a bit limiting

[juliana-steinbach]

Thanks for sharing it!