Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-nrel show me solar irradiance data for Phoenix, AZ"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
NREL MCP — wraps the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory developer API
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 965+ live data sources.
Tool | Description |
Related MCP server: aemo-mcp
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"nrel": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/nrel/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 965+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Nrel data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
MIT
curl -X POST https://gateway.pipeworx.io/v1/tools/pvwatts \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"lat":40,"lon":-105.25,"system_capacity":4}'No account needed for the first calls. Inspect any tool: GET https://gateway.pipeworx.io/v1/tools/pvwatts. Find one: POST https://gateway.pipeworx.io/v1/tools/search_packs with {"query":"..."}.
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NASA MCP — wraps NASA Open APIs (api.nasa.gov)
Remote MCP endpoint for U.S. home forecasts, public benchmark data, and permit or zoning readiness.
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