What developers build with the Sun Position API

Real applications shipping on this endpoint today — each with the problem it solves and the numbers that made it worth wiring up.

Solar Panel Positioning & Energy Optimization

Our Sun Position API provides real-time altitude and azimuth data that powers solar tracking systems and helps calculate optimal fixed panel angles. Integrate directly with your monitoring systems for maximum efficiency.

Optimize panel angles for up to 25% more energyPower solar tracking systems in real-timePlan installations with year-round sun path data

Up to 25%more energy generation

Real-timetracking data

< 100msAPI response time

Photography Golden Hour & Shadow Planning

Get precise sun altitude and azimuth for any location and time. Plan when and where to shoot for the perfect light angle, predict shadow directions, and never miss golden hour again.

Know exact sun position for any shoot locationPlan shadow directions for architectural shotsCalculate golden hour timing precisely

Plan aheadfor any location

Precise timingfor golden hour

Shadow predictionfor composition

Architectural Shadow Analysis

Feed precise sun position data into your design tools and simulations. Calculate shadow lengths, predict natural lighting patterns, and ensure buildings meet daylighting requirements.

Accurate shadow studies for any locationOptimize natural lighting in designsMeet building code daylighting requirements

Preciseshadow calculations

Year-roundsun path analysis

Any locationworldwide coverage

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