PVGIS API
Overview
EU solar radiation and photovoltaic performance estimates
PVGIS is an environment API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Environment
Questions
Does the PVGIS API need an API key?
No. The PVGIS API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the PVGIS API from the browser?
Not directly. The PVGIS API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the PVGIS API support HTTPS?
Yes, the PVGIS API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the PVGIS API?
Other Environment APIs include Open-Meteo, IQAir, Website Carbon, BreezoMeter Pollen, OpenAQ.
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