Sites

List all sites

GET

https://api.pvnode.com

/v2/sites/

Returns all sites belonging to the authenticated user, including those pending deletion.

Available on every plan — use it to look up the id of a site for the forecast and historical endpoints. Creating, updating and deleting sites requires a plan with Sites API access.

List all sites › Headers

Authorization

string · required

Bearer token. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Default: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

List all sites › Responses

200

Successful Response

SiteResponse[]

SiteResponse

id

string · required

required

latitude

number · required

longitude

number · required

timezone

string · required

IANA timezone, e.g. 'Europe/Berlin'. Automatically determined from location.

status

SiteStatus · enum · required

Enum values:

active

inactive

SiteConfig · required

Effective site configuration — stored overrides merged with current defaults.

PVString[] · required

created_at

string · date-time · required

updated_at

string · date-time · required

Elevation above sea level in meters. Automatically determined from location.

Set when the site is pending deletion. The site will be permanently removed 30 days after this date.

GET/v2/sites/

requests.get("https://api.pvnode.com/v2/sites",
    headers={
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
)

Example Responses

[
  {
    "id": "id",
    "name": "string",
    "latitude": 0,
    "longitude": 0,
    "elevation": 0,
    "timezone": "timezone",
    "status": "active",
    "config": {
      "modules": {
        "technology": "perc",
        "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
        "installation_year": 1980
      },
      "mounting": {
        "type": "open",
        "height_above_ground": 0
      },
      "inverter": {
        "clip_max_percent": 120,
        "clip_min_percent": 0.1
      },
      "losses": {
        "cable": 0.015,
        "conversion": 0.025,
        "albedo": 0.15,
        "snow_slide": 0.3,
        "diffuse_model": "perez"
      },
      "shading": {
        "use_terrain_horizon": true,
        "sky_obstruction": "string"
      },
      "tracking": {
        "type": "fixed",
        "axis_azimuth": 180,
        "axis_tilt": 0,
        "max_angle": 90,
        "backtracking": true
      }
    },
    "strings": [
      {
        "slope": 0,
        "orientation": 0,
        "power_kw": 0.1,
        "gcr": 0,
        "near_field_shading": "string",
        "id": "string",
        "calibration_active": true
      }
    ],
    "created_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
    "updated_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
    "deleted_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z"
  }
]

json

application/json

Create a site

POST

https://api.pvnode.com

/v2/sites/

Creates a new site for the authenticated user.

A site represents a PV installation with a fixed location and configuration. Requires a plan with Sites API access.

Create a site › Headers

Authorization

string · required

Bearer token. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Default: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Create a site › Request Body

CreateSiteRequest

latitude

number · min: -89.99 · max: 89.99 · required

Latitude of the site in decimal degrees (WGS84).

Example: 48.8566

longitude

number · min: -179.99 · max: 179.99 · required

Longitude of the site in decimal degrees (WGS84).

Example: 2.3522

Human-readable label for the site, e.g. 'Rooftop South'.

Optional configuration overrides. Only explicitly set values are stored; omitted fields fall back to current defaults.

PV string definitions for this site. Defaults to a single string with system defaults if omitted.

temporary

boolean

Create the site as temporary — it is automatically deleted after 31 days. Requires a plan that allows temporary sites.

Default: false

Create a site › Responses

Successful Response

SiteResponse

id

string · required

required

latitude

number · required

longitude

number · required

timezone

string · required

IANA timezone, e.g. 'Europe/Berlin'. Automatically determined from location.

status

SiteStatus · enum · required

Enum values:

active

inactive

SiteConfig · required

Effective site configuration — stored overrides merged with current defaults.

PVString[] · required

created_at

string · date-time · required

updated_at

string · date-time · required

Elevation above sea level in meters. Automatically determined from location.

Set when the site is pending deletion. The site will be permanently removed 30 days after this date.

POST/v2/sites/

requests.post("https://api.pvnode.com/v2/sites",
    headers={
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    },
    json={
      "name": "string",
      "latitude": 48.8566,
      "longitude": 2.3522,
      "config": {
        "modules": {
          "technology": "perc",
          "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
          "installation_year": 1980
        },
        "mounting": {
          "type": "open",
          "height_above_ground": 0
        },
        "inverter": {
          "clip_max_percent": 120,
          "clip_min_percent": 0.1
        },
        "losses": {
          "cable": 0.015,
          "conversion": 0.025,
          "albedo": 0.15,
          "snow_slide": 0.3,
          "diffuse_model": "perez"
        },
        "shading": {
          "use_terrain_horizon": True,
          "sky_obstruction": "string"
        },
        "tracking": {
          "type": "fixed",
          "axis_azimuth": 180,
          "axis_tilt": 0,
          "max_angle": 90,
          "backtracking": True
        }
      },
      "strings": [
        {
          "slope": 0,
          "orientation": 0,
          "power_kw": 0.1,
          "gcr": 0,
          "near_field_shading": "string",
          "id": "string",
          "calibration_active": True
        }
      ],
      "temporary": False
    }
)

Example Request Body

{
  "name": "string",
  "latitude": 48.8566,
  "longitude": 2.3522,
  "config": {
    "modules": {
      "technology": "perc",
      "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
      "installation_year": 1980
    },
    "mounting": {
      "type": "open",
      "height_above_ground": 0
    },
    "inverter": {
      "clip_max_percent": 120,
      "clip_min_percent": 0.1
    },
    "losses": {
      "cable": 0.015,
      "conversion": 0.025,
      "albedo": 0.15,
      "snow_slide": 0.3,
      "diffuse_model": "perez"
    },
    "shading": {
      "use_terrain_horizon": true,
      "sky_obstruction": "string"
    },
    "tracking": {
      "type": "fixed",
      "axis_azimuth": 180,
      "axis_tilt": 0,
      "max_angle": 90,
      "backtracking": true
    }
  },
  "strings": [
    {
      "slope": 0,
      "orientation": 0,
      "power_kw": 0.1,
      "gcr": 0,
      "near_field_shading": "string",
      "id": "string",
      "calibration_active": true
    }
  ],
  "temporary": false
}

json

Example Responses

{
  "id": "id",
  "name": "string",
  "latitude": 0,
  "longitude": 0,
  "elevation": 0,
  "timezone": "timezone",
  "status": "active",
  "config": {
    "modules": {
      "technology": "perc",
      "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
      "installation_year": 1980
    },
    "mounting": {
      "type": "open",
      "height_above_ground": 0
    },
    "inverter": {
      "clip_max_percent": 120,
      "clip_min_percent": 0.1
    },
    "losses": {
      "cable": 0.015,
      "conversion": 0.025,
      "albedo": 0.15,
      "snow_slide": 0.3,
      "diffuse_model": "perez"
    },
    "shading": {
      "use_terrain_horizon": true,
      "sky_obstruction": "string"
    },
    "tracking": {
      "type": "fixed",
      "axis_azimuth": 180,
      "axis_tilt": 0,
      "max_angle": 90,
      "backtracking": true
    }
  },
  "strings": [
    {
      "slope": 0,
      "orientation": 0,
      "power_kw": 0.1,
      "gcr": 0,
      "near_field_shading": "string",
      "id": "string",
      "calibration_active": true
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "deleted_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z"
}

json

application/json

Get a site

GET

https://api.pvnode.com

/v2/sites/{site_id}

Returns a single site by its ID. Also returned if the site is pending deletion.

Available on every plan. Creating, updating and deleting sites requires a plan with Sites API access.

Get a site › path Parameters

site_id

string · required

Get a site › Headers

Authorization

string · required

Bearer token. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Default: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Get a site › Responses

Successful Response

SiteResponse

id

string · required

required

latitude

number · required

longitude

number · required

timezone

string · required

IANA timezone, e.g. 'Europe/Berlin'. Automatically determined from location.

status

SiteStatus · enum · required

Enum values:

active

inactive

SiteConfig · required

Effective site configuration — stored overrides merged with current defaults.

PVString[] · required

created_at

string · date-time · required

updated_at

string · date-time · required

Elevation above sea level in meters. Automatically determined from location.

Set when the site is pending deletion. The site will be permanently removed 30 days after this date.

GET/v2/sites/{site_id}

requests.get("https://api.pvnode.com/v2/sites/:site_id",
    headers={
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
)

Example Responses

{
  "id": "id",
  "name": "string",
  "latitude": 0,
  "longitude": 0,
  "elevation": 0,
  "timezone": "timezone",
  "status": "active",
  "config": {
    "modules": {
      "technology": "perc",
      "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
      "installation_year": 1980
    },
    "mounting": {
      "type": "open",
      "height_above_ground": 0
    },
    "inverter": {
      "clip_max_percent": 120,
      "clip_min_percent": 0.1
    },
    "losses": {
      "cable": 0.015,
      "conversion": 0.025,
      "albedo": 0.15,
      "snow_slide": 0.3,
      "diffuse_model": "perez"
    },
    "shading": {
      "use_terrain_horizon": true,
      "sky_obstruction": "string"
    },
    "tracking": {
      "type": "fixed",
      "axis_azimuth": 180,
      "axis_tilt": 0,
      "max_angle": 90,
      "backtracking": true
    }
  },
  "strings": [
    {
      "slope": 0,
      "orientation": 0,
      "power_kw": 0.1,
      "gcr": 0,
      "near_field_shading": "string",
      "id": "string",
      "calibration_active": true
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "deleted_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z"
}

json

application/json

Update a site

PATCH

https://api.pvnode.com

/v2/sites/{site_id}

Partially updates a site. Only the provided fields are changed. Requires a plan with Sites API access.

Update a site › path Parameters

site_id

string · required

Update a site › Headers

Authorization

string · required

Bearer token. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Default: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Update a site › Request Body

UpdateSiteRequest

Human-readable label for the site.

Latitude in decimal degrees (WGS84).

Longitude in decimal degrees (WGS84).

Configuration overrides to merge into the stored config.

Replaces all PV strings on the site.

Update a site › Responses

Successful Response

SiteResponse

id

string · required

required

latitude

number · required

longitude

number · required

timezone

string · required

IANA timezone, e.g. 'Europe/Berlin'. Automatically determined from location.

status

SiteStatus · enum · required

Enum values:

active

inactive

SiteConfig · required

Effective site configuration — stored overrides merged with current defaults.

PVString[] · required

created_at

string · date-time · required

updated_at

string · date-time · required

Elevation above sea level in meters. Automatically determined from location.

Set when the site is pending deletion. The site will be permanently removed 30 days after this date.

PATCH/v2/sites/{site_id}

requests.patch("https://api.pvnode.com/v2/sites/:site_id",
    headers={
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    },
    json={
      "name": "string",
      "latitude": 0,
      "longitude": 0,
      "timezone": "string",
      "config": {
        "modules": {
          "technology": "perc",
          "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
          "installation_year": 1980
        },
        "mounting": {
          "type": "open",
          "height_above_ground": 0
        },
        "inverter": {
          "clip_max_percent": 120,
          "clip_min_percent": 0.1
        },
        "losses": {
          "cable": 0.015,
          "conversion": 0.025,
          "albedo": 0.15,
          "snow_slide": 0.3,
          "diffuse_model": "perez"
        },
        "shading": {
          "use_terrain_horizon": True,
          "sky_obstruction": "string"
        },
        "tracking": {
          "type": "fixed",
          "axis_azimuth": 180,
          "axis_tilt": 0,
          "max_angle": 90,
          "backtracking": True
        }
      },
      "strings": [
        {
          "slope": 0,
          "orientation": 0,
          "power_kw": 0.1,
          "gcr": 0,
          "near_field_shading": "string",
          "id": "string",
          "calibration_active": True
        }
      ]
    }
)

Example Request Body

{
  "name": "string",
  "latitude": 0,
  "longitude": 0,
  "timezone": "string",
  "config": {
    "modules": {
      "technology": "perc",
      "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
      "installation_year": 1980
    },
    "mounting": {
      "type": "open",
      "height_above_ground": 0
    },
    "inverter": {
      "clip_max_percent": 120,
      "clip_min_percent": 0.1
    },
    "losses": {
      "cable": 0.015,
      "conversion": 0.025,
      "albedo": 0.15,
      "snow_slide": 0.3,
      "diffuse_model": "perez"
    },
    "shading": {
      "use_terrain_horizon": true,
      "sky_obstruction": "string"
    },
    "tracking": {
      "type": "fixed",
      "axis_azimuth": 180,
      "axis_tilt": 0,
      "max_angle": 90,
      "backtracking": true
    }
  },
  "strings": [
    {
      "slope": 0,
      "orientation": 0,
      "power_kw": 0.1,
      "gcr": 0,
      "near_field_shading": "string",
      "id": "string",
      "calibration_active": true
    }
  ]
}

json

Example Responses

{
  "id": "id",
  "name": "string",
  "latitude": 0,
  "longitude": 0,
  "elevation": 0,
  "timezone": "timezone",
  "status": "active",
  "config": {
    "modules": {
      "technology": "perc",
      "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
      "installation_year": 1980
    },
    "mounting": {
      "type": "open",
      "height_above_ground": 0
    },
    "inverter": {
      "clip_max_percent": 120,
      "clip_min_percent": 0.1
    },
    "losses": {
      "cable": 0.015,
      "conversion": 0.025,
      "albedo": 0.15,
      "snow_slide": 0.3,
      "diffuse_model": "perez"
    },
    "shading": {
      "use_terrain_horizon": true,
      "sky_obstruction": "string"
    },
    "tracking": {
      "type": "fixed",
      "axis_azimuth": 180,
      "axis_tilt": 0,
      "max_angle": 90,
      "backtracking": true
    }
  },
  "strings": [
    {
      "slope": 0,
      "orientation": 0,
      "power_kw": 0.1,
      "gcr": 0,
      "near_field_shading": "string",
      "id": "string",
      "calibration_active": true
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "deleted_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z"
}

json

application/json

Delete a site

DELETE

https://api.pvnode.com

/v2/sites/{site_id}

Deletes a site. The site is soft-deleted and permanently removed after 31 days. Requires a plan with Sites API access.

Delete a site › path Parameters

site_id

string · required

Delete a site › Headers

Authorization

string · required

Bearer token. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Default: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Delete a site › Responses

Successful Response

No data returned

Restore a site

POST

https://api.pvnode.com

/v2/sites/{site_id}/restore

Cancels a pending deletion and restores the site to active status. Requires a plan with Sites API access.

Restore a site › path Parameters

site_id

string · required

Restore a site › Headers

Authorization

string · required

Bearer token. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Default: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Restore a site › Responses

Successful Response

SiteResponse

id

string · required

required

latitude

number · required

longitude

number · required

timezone

string · required

IANA timezone, e.g. 'Europe/Berlin'. Automatically determined from location.

status

SiteStatus · enum · required

Enum values:

active

inactive

SiteConfig · required

Effective site configuration — stored overrides merged with current defaults.

PVString[] · required

created_at

string · date-time · required

updated_at

string · date-time · required

Elevation above sea level in meters. Automatically determined from location.

Set when the site is pending deletion. The site will be permanently removed 30 days after this date.

POST/v2/sites/{site_id}/restore

requests.post(
    "https://api.pvnode.com/v2/sites/:site_id/restore",
    headers={
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
)

Example Responses

{
  "id": "id",
  "name": "string",
  "latitude": 0,
  "longitude": 0,
  "elevation": 0,
  "timezone": "timezone",
  "status": "active",
  "config": {
    "modules": {
      "technology": "perc",
      "temperature_coefficient": -0.35,
      "installation_year": 1980
    },
    "mounting": {
      "type": "open",
      "height_above_ground": 0
    },
    "inverter": {
      "clip_max_percent": 120,
      "clip_min_percent": 0.1
    },
    "losses": {
      "cable": 0.015,
      "conversion": 0.025,
      "albedo": 0.15,
      "snow_slide": 0.3,
      "diffuse_model": "perez"
    },
    "shading": {
      "use_terrain_horizon": true,
      "sky_obstruction": "string"
    },
    "tracking": {
      "type": "fixed",
      "axis_azimuth": 180,
      "axis_tilt": 0,
      "max_angle": 90,
      "backtracking": true
    }
  },
  "strings": [
    {
      "slope": 0,
      "orientation": 0,
      "power_kw": 0.1,
      "gcr": 0,
      "near_field_shading": "string",
      "id": "string",
      "calibration_active": true
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z",
  "deleted_at": "2024-08-25T15:00:00Z"
}

json

application/json

Historical V1 API (legacy)