Question 1

How accurate is the solar forecast?

Accepted Answer

Our solar forecasts use Visual Crossing Weather API combined with your specific system configuration (panel capacity, roof angle, location) to provide accurate predictions. The 7-day forecast has an average accuracy of 85-90% for UK and EU locations.

Question 2

Which solar inverters are supported?

Accepted Answer

Solar Forecast supports FoxESS, SolarEdge, Fronius, GivEnergy, Sigenergy, Huawei, SMA, and Solax inverters. You can monitor live generation data directly from your inverter through API integration.

Question 3

Is the app free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Solar Forecast offers a free tier with 3-day forecasts. Premium users get extended 14-day forecasts, 36-hour detailed predictions, historical analytics, and live inverter monitoring. Premium costs £4.99/month with a 7-day free trial.

Question 4

Do I need to install any hardware?

Accepted Answer

No hardware installation required. Solar Forecast is a web-based app that works on any device. Simply enter your location and system details to start receiving forecasts. For live monitoring, you can optionally connect your existing inverter via API.

Question 5

What countries are supported?

Accepted Answer

Solar Forecast works across many nations. We provide accurate forecasts for any location with available weather data.

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