Tomorrow.io provides access to detailed solar radiation data that supports industries such as renewable energy, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. These parameters help users estimate and plan for the amount of solar energy reaching the Earth’s surface—crucial for energy forecasting and solar-dependent operations.
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Available Solar Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Solar Global Horizontal Irradiance (solarGHI) | Total shortwave radiation received by a flat horizontal surface |
| Solar Direct Normal Irradiance (solarDNI) | Direct component of solar radiation reaching the ground without scattering |
| Solar Diffuse Horizontal Irradiance (solarDHI) | Diffuse solar radiation scattered by the atmosphere and reaching the surface |
Viewing Solar Data on the Platform
To explore solar data in the Tomorrow.io platform:
- Navigate to the Trends tab
- Select the Solar menu from the parameter dropdown
- Use the interactive timeline to visualize solar values over time and geography
Accessing Solar Data via API
For developers, Tomorrow.io’s API provides access to the full suite of solar radiation fields.
- Use fields like
solarGHI,solarDNI, andsolarDHIin forecast or historical queries - Visit the API documentation for request formatting, field descriptions, and examples
Need Help?
If you’re a customer and need assistance using or integrating solar data, please reach out to your Account Team or contact support@tomorrow.io.
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