How to Optimize Solar Energy with Claude
Solar energy planning with Claude and ToolRouter. Calculate sun hours for any location.
Tool
Claude brings analytical precision to daylight planning by calculating golden hour windows, comparing seasonal variations across locations, and reasoning through how sunrise and sunset times affect your specific use case. Whether you are optimizing a photo shoot schedule, timing an outdoor event for the best light, or estimating solar energy potential across seasons, Claude connects the raw astronomical data to practical decisions through step-by-step analysis that shows its work.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Sunrise Sunset tool:
- Ask Claude: "Get sunrise and sunset for this location across different months"
- Claude returns seasonal daylight data
- Ask: "Estimate monthly sun hours and seasonal production variation"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Sunrise Sunset tool
Calculate daily sun hours for Phoenix, AZ across all four seasons. I am evaluating solar panel ROI.
Tips
- Compare locations to find the best site for solar installation
- Ask Claude to chart seasonal variation in daylight hours
- Factor in solar noon for optimal panel angle calculations