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title: "Evaluate data downloads"
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updated: 2026-11-12T10:02:38Z
published: 2026-11-12T10:02:38Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.solargis.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Evaluate data downloads

**In this document**

You'll learn which data you can download from a Solargis Evaluate project and where to find it, how to generate data exports for solar/meteo data (choosing data source, dataset, temporal resolution, output format, date range, and horizon shading inclusion) or energy system data (JSON/CSV, custom column/parameter selection tied to the PV simulation chain), and how to download data from the **Download > Data** section or directly from the **Solargis services** tab.

Solargis Evaluate lets you download **data** for your project in formats ready for use in third-party tools, such as PVsyst, NREL SAM, or Helioscope. This includes solar, meteo, and energy system data you export yourself, design files from the Energy system designer, and data files that Solargis delivered for the services you ordered. You can download data from two places in the application:

- **Download > Data** – all data files of the project in one place.
- **Data & services > Solargis services** – data delivered for each ordered Solargis service, shown directly with the service.

If you're looking for PDF reports, see [Evaluate reports](/v1/docs/project-reports-and-data-exports).

## Prerequisites

- An active [Solargis Evaluate](/v1/docs/application-subscriptions-and-tiers#evaluate-subscription) account.
- Admin access for editing purposes.
- A project created within Evaluate. Energy system data exports require a simulated PV-configured system.
- For data from Solargis services: a service ordered and delivered for the project.

## Available data downloads

The table below lists all data you can download, where to find it in the application, and in which table it is listed.

##### Download > Data section

| Table | What it contains | Examples |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Data exports generated within Evaluate | Solar, meteo, and energy system data you **export** for use in third-party tools. | - Solar and meteo time series or TMY data in JSON, CSV, NREL SAM, Helioscope, or PVsyst format - Energy system data (PVOUT, GTI, and loss parameters) in JSON or CSV format - Exports from a **site-adapted** data source |
| Data exports delivered with Solargis services | Data files **delivered by Solargis** for services you ordered. You can't regenerate, archive, or delete them. | - Quality-controlled ground measurement dataset - Merged, gap-free measurement dataset - Daily ground surface albedo time series (satellite-based or site-adapted) - Historical forecast data for the past two calendar years - Daily soiling loss time series |
| Design exports | Files exported from your energy system design in the **Energy system designer**. | - Collada 3D scene (.dae) - PVsyst scene (.pvc) - AutoCAD design layout (.dxf) - GeoJSON design layout (.geojson) |

##### Data & services > Solargis services section

| What it contains | Examples |
| --- | --- |
| Data files **delivered by Solargis** for a specific service, grouped by service request. These are the same files as in the Data exports delivered with Solargis services table in the **Download > Data** section. | - Flagged measurements (CSV) - Quality-controlled measurement dataset - Albedo, historical forecast, and soiling loss time series |

## Generating data exports

> [!TIP]
> **Note**: The exports contain both **shaded** and **non-shaded** data.

You can use the **Data exports** to generate files in specific formats suitable for different applications. You can choose between different types of data to export:

- **Solar and meteo data** - generated using the data sources set as the project’s dataset.
- **Energy system data** - created based on the PV system configuration and simulation. You can choose parameters to export.

To initiate data export:

1. Go to the **Download** section of your project and select **Data**.
2. Click the **“Prepare data export”** button.
3. Select the preferred download type from the list.

> **Tip**: When **generating data for PVSyst**, ensure you do not include the horizon shading in the export. PVSyst calculates its own horizon in the simulation, and the results would be inaccurate.

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### Solar and meteo data export

If you choose to export solar and meteorological data from your project, you must further specify the export parameters in the pop-up dialog:

1. Information about the **Data source** and the related **Dataset** that will be used for data download. You can change it and select any other available data source/dataset by clicking the tab and:
  - selecting any available data source,
  - selecting a dataset from the data source,
  - and choose a temporal resolution for the data export.
2. Select the **Output format**. Available formats are JSON, CSV, NREL SAM, Helioscope, and PVSyst.
3. Select the **Date range**.
4. Use the **checkbox** to include/exclude the horizon shading in the export.
5. Select if you want to have a separate data file for each year. (mandatory for 1-minute temporal resolution).

![Export options for solar and meteorological data with highlighted settings and date range.](https://cdn.document360.io/ae2d502f-6c0d-4865-a68e-43ad8da61149/Images/Documentation/image-1783684143979.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T13%3A32%3A57Z&se=2026-11-12T14%3A32%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=EWHU8EvifWJg7mNWiLFLqDcs94PFsbGOkl%2B0yeWil8g%3D)

> **Tip**: Your data export will start generating in the background. Once finished, you can download it. The progress can be tracked in the **Generated** column.

**List of available solar & meteo parameters**

- **GHI**: Global horizontal irradiance
- **DNI**: Direct normal irradiance
- **DIF**: Diffuse horizontal irradiance
- **GHI_NOSHD**: GHI without horizon shading losses
- **DNI_NOSHD**: DNI without horizon shading losses
- **DIF_NOSHD**: DIF without horizon shading losses
- **CI_FLAG**: Cloud index flag
- **SUN_ELEVATION**: Sun elevation angle
- **SUN_AZIMUTH**: Sun azimuth
- **TEMP**: Air temperature
- **WS**: Wind speed
- **WD**: Wind direction
- **WG**: Wind gust speed
- **RH**: Relative humidity
- **AP**: Atmospheric pressure
- **TD**: Dew point temperature
- **WBT**: Wet bulb temperature
- **PREC**: Precipitation
- **SDWE**: Snow depth water equivalent
- **SFWE**: Snowfall water equivalent
- **PWAT**: Precipitable water

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### Energy system data export

Energy system data export lets you download a detailed data file for your energy system. Exports are available in JSON and CSV formats, and temporal resolution granularity ranges from 15 minutes to one year. Additionally, you can select which parameters to export for targeted analysis.

1. Select the data **export format** (JSON or CSV).
2. Select the **energy system** you want to export the data for. Only simulated energy systems will be listed.
3. The date range is pre-set to the full range and can not be changed. The full data range will be exported.
4. Choose the **temporal resolution** for the exported data. 1-minute data export will also be available if the energy system was simulated with 1-minute data.
5. Select **data columns to export**. Core parameters are selected by default. You can view them by opening the column customization (see section below).

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#### Selecting custom columns in the data export

> [!TIP]
> **Note**: The column selector is available for PV energy systems only.

You can choose which parameters to export for better clarity and to accommodate your analysis requirements. A parameter selection dialog will open when you click the **“Select custom columns”** link. Each parameter is provided with a short description for better understanding. You can learn more about each parameter and its calculation method using the “Learn more…” link.

1. **Select the parameters** you want to export.
2. **Learn more** about the calculation method for each parameter.
3. **Confirm parameter selection** and return to the data export dialog.

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> [!TIP]
> **Note**: Exported parameters are directly linked to the [Evaluate PV simulation](/v1/docs/solargis-evaluate-simulation-chain) and its related losses.

**List of available PVOUT export parameters**

- **SUN_ELEVATION**: Sun elevation angle
- **SUN_AZIMUTH**: Sun azimuth
- **PWAT**: Precipitable water
- **WS**: Wind speed
- **TEMP**: Air temperature
- **GHI_HORIZ_SHD**: GHI with horizon shading losses
- **DNI_HORIZ_SHD**: DNI with horizon shading losses
- **DIF_HORIZ_SHD**: DIF with horizon shading losses
- **GHI_NOSHD**: GHI without horizon shading losses
- **DNI_NOSHD**: DNI without horizon shading losses
- **DIF_NOSHD**: DIF without horizon shading losses
- **GTI_REAR_HORIZ_SHD**: Rear GTI with horizon shading losses
- **GTI_FRONT_HORIZ_SHD**: Front GTI with horizon shading losses
- **GTI_HORIZ_SHD**: GTI Front + Rear with horizon shading losses
- **GTI_FRONT_NOSHD**: Front GTI without shading losses
- **GTI_FRONT_NEAR_SHD**: Front GTI with horizon shading and near shading losses
- **GTI_FRONT_SOIL**: Front GTI with horizon shading, near shading and pollution losses
- **GTI_FRONT_IAM**: Front GTI with horizon shading, near shading, pollution and angular losses
- **GTI_FRONT_SPECTRAL**: Front GTI with horizon shading, near shading, pollution, angular and spectral losses
- **GTI_REAR_NOSHD**: Rear GTI without shading losses
- **GTI_REAR_NEAR_SHD**: Rear GTI with horizon shading and near shading losses
- **GTI_REAR_SOIL**: Rear GTI with horizon shading, near shading and pollution losses
- **GTI_REAR_IAM**: Rear GTI with horizon shading, near shading, pollution and angular losses
- **GTI_REAR_HORIZ_SHD**: Rear GTI with horizon shading losses
- **GTI_FRONT_HORIZ_SHD**: Front GTI with horizon shading losses
- **DIF_NOSHD**: DIF without horizon shading losses
- **DNI_NOSHD**: DNI without horizon shading losses
- **GTI_REAR_SPECTRAL**: Rear GTI with horizon shading, near shading, pollution, angular and spectral losses
- **PVOUT_SPEC_AC_GRID**: PVout specific with all Irradiance, clipping, DC, Inverter, AUX and AC losses
- **PVOUT_DC_THEOR**: PVout with all Irradiance losses
- **PVOUT_DC_INV_IN**: PVout with all Irradiance, clipping and DC losses
- **PVOUT_AC_INV_OUT**: PVout with all Irradiance, clipping, DC and Inverter losses
- **PVOUT_AC_AUX**: PVout with all Irradiance, clipping, DC, Inverter and AUX losses
- **PVOUT_AC_GRID**: PVout with all Irradiance, clipping, DC, Inverter, AUX and AC losses
- **PVOUT_AC_R_GRID**: PVout reactive with all Irradiance, clipping, DC, Inverter, AUX and AC losses
- **PVOUT_AC_TR_LEVEL1_IN**: PVout - Inverter transformer input
- **PVOUT_AC_TR_LEVEL1_OUT**: PVout - Inverter transformer output
- **PVOUT_AC_TR_LEVEL2_IN**: PVout - Power transformer input
- **PVOUT_AC_TR_LEVEL2_OUT**: PVout - Power transformer output
- **PVOUT_DC_CLIP**: PVout with all Irradiance and clipping losses

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## Downloading from the Data section

### Filtering the data

You can use **filters** to filter your data files. You can select which filters to show by clicking the “More filters” and selecting the required filter. The system will add the filter to the table and you can use it to filter the files. You can further filter the files by **active** or **archived**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae2d502f-6c0d-4865-a68e-43ad8da61149/Images/Documentation/image-FQLK2WHR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T13%3A32%3A57Z&se=2026-11-12T14%3A32%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=EWHU8EvifWJg7mNWiLFLqDcs94PFsbGOkl%2B0yeWil8g%3D)

### Downloading a data file

1. Go to the **Download** section of your project and select **Data**.
2. Use the **Active/Archived filter** to find the file you want to download.
3. Click the download ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae2d502f-6c0d-4865-a68e-43ad8da61149/Images/Documentation/image-DMPZRYWY.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T13%3A32%3A57Z&se=2026-11-12T14%3A32%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=EWHU8EvifWJg7mNWiLFLqDcs94PFsbGOkl%2B0yeWil8g%3D) icon of the file you want to download.

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## Downloading from Solargis services

Data delivered for every Solargis service you ordered is also available directly on the [Data & services](/v1/docs/data-and-services-page#solargis-services) page. Each service card on the **Solargis services** tab has an **Outputs delivered** table for each completed service request, where you can download the delivered files using the download ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae2d502f-6c0d-4865-a68e-43ad8da61149/Images/Documentation/image-DMPZRYWY.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T13%3A32%3A57Z&se=2026-11-12T14%3A32%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=EWHU8EvifWJg7mNWiLFLqDcs94PFsbGOkl%2B0yeWil8g%3D) icon.

For step-by-step instructions, see [Downloading delivered service outputs](/v1/docs/evaluate-add-on-services#downloading-delivered-service-outputs).

> [!TIP]
> **Note**: The Outputs delivered table can also contain PDF reports delivered with the service. Files delivered with Solargis services can't be regenerated, archived, or deleted.

## Archiving data exports

If your list contains many data exports, consider archiving the ones you no longer need. This keeps the list shorter and easier to navigate.

To **archive** a data export, click its **three-dot menu** and select **“Archive”**. The data export will be archived.

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If you want to reverse the process - **unarchive** the archived data export:

1. Display the archived files using the **dropdown** at the top-right of the table.
2. Click the **three-dot menu** of the archived data export.
3. Click **“Unarchive”**. The system will put the data export back into the active files.

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> [!TIP]
> **Note**: You can archive only data exports you generated. Data delivered with Solargis services can't be archived.