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PVGIS

EU solar radiation and photovoltaic performance estimates.

PVGIS API is a free Environment API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Environment
Visit documentation ↗joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu

About Joint Research Centre

All the PVGIS tools can be accessed non-interactively using our web APIs. Check the documentation here.

Provider
Joint Research Centre
Website
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu ↗

Details from joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu.

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Open low-cost PM2.5 sensor data

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Compare Italian solar (photovoltaic) installer offers, energy prices (PUN/ARERA) and satellite roof data

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PVGIS API FAQ

Who provides the PVGIS API?

The PVGIS API is provided by Joint Research Centre (joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu). All the PVGIS tools can be accessed non-interactively using our web APIs. Check the documentation here.

Is the PVGIS API free?

Yes. The PVGIS API is listed in the Environment category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the PVGIS API require an API key?

No. The PVGIS API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the PVGIS API from the browser?

Not directly. The PVGIS API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the PVGIS API support HTTPS?

Yes. The PVGIS API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.