# EnergySage Solar Data Scraper (`crawlerbros/energysage-scraper`) Actor Scrape EnergySage.com - America's largest solar marketplace. Get solar panel rankings, state solar cost data, news articles, and installer directory information. - **URL**: https://apify.com/crawlerbros/energysage-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Crawler Bros](https://apify.com/crawlerbros) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, E-commerce, News - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $3.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## EnergySage Solar Data Scraper Scrape [EnergySage.com](https://www.energysage.com/) — America's largest solar marketplace and consumer resource. Get solar panel brand rankings, state-by-state solar cost data, news articles, and installer directory information. ### Features - **Solar cost by state** — average cost per watt, system size, total cost, savings, and payback period for all 50 US states + DC - **Solar panel rankings** — top-rated panel brands with efficiency, price, warranty, and wattage data - **Solar news articles** — latest articles and guides from the EnergySage blog - **Installer directory** — solar installer listings from the EnergySage marketplace ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `mode` | select | `solarCostByState`, `solarPanelRankings`, `solarNewsArticles`, `installerDirectory` | | `state` | string | Filter state cost data by 2-letter state code (e.g. `CA`, `TX`) | | `panelCategory` | select | Panel category: `all`, `best-overall`, `best-value`, `most-efficient`, `best-warranty` | | `maxItems` | integer | Maximum records (default: 51 for all states) | ### Output (State Cost Records) | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `state` | Full state name | | `stateCode` | 2-letter state code | | `averageCostPerWatt` | Average installed cost per watt (USD) | | `averageSystemSize` | Average system size (kW) | | `averageTotalCost` | Average total installed cost (USD) | | `averageSavings` | Estimated 20-year savings (USD) | | `paybackPeriodYears` | Average payback period (years) | | `pageUrl` | EnergySage state solar cost page | ### Output (Panel Records) | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `panelBrand` | Manufacturer brand | | `panelModel` | Model name | | `rank` | EnergySage ranking | | `efficiency` | Panel efficiency (%) | | `pricePerWatt` | Average price per watt (USD) | | `warrantyYears` | Product warranty (years) | | `wattage` | Panel wattage | | `panelType` | Cell technology (Monocrystalline, etc.) | | `category` | Category (best-overall, best-value, etc.) | ### Example Input ```json { "mode": "solarCostByState", "maxItems": 51 } ```` ### Example Output ```json { "state": "California", "stateCode": "CA", "averageCostPerWatt": 3.09, "averageSystemSize": 7.1, "averageTotalCost": 21939, "averageSavings": 50000, "paybackPeriodYears": 6.5, "currency": "USD", "pageUrl": "https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-cost/ca/", "scrapedAt": "2026-06-02T10:00:00+00:00" } ``` ### FAQs **How accurate is the cost data?** Data is based on EnergySage's marketplace quotes database covering 100,000+ quotes annually. Figures represent averages before federal tax credits. **Does the cost include the 30% federal tax credit?** No. The `averageTotalCost` is the gross cost before incentives. After the federal ITC (30%), typical net costs are ~30% lower. **What is cost per watt?** The total installed cost of a solar system divided by system wattage. The US average is around $2.75–$3.50/watt. **How do I find the best solar panels?** Use `mode=solarPanelRankings` with `panelCategory=best-overall` for comprehensive rankings, or `most-efficient` for highest efficiency options. # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): What to scrape from EnergySage. ## `state` (type: `string`): Filter cost data to a specific state (2-letter code). Leave empty for all states. ## `panelCategory` (type: `string`): Filter solar panel rankings by category. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of records to return. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "solarCostByState", "state": "", "panelCategory": "all", "maxItems": 51 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `solarData` (type: `string`): Dataset containing all scraped EnergySage data. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "mode": "solarCostByState", "state": "", "panelCategory": "all", "maxItems": 51 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("crawlerbros/energysage-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "mode": "solarCostByState", "state": "", "panelCategory": "all", "maxItems": 51, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("crawlerbros/energysage-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "mode": "solarCostByState", "state": "", "panelCategory": "all", "maxItems": 51 }' | apify call crawlerbros/energysage-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=crawlerbros/energysage-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "EnergySage Solar Data Scraper", "description": "Scrape EnergySage.com - America's largest solar marketplace. Get solar panel rankings, state solar cost data, news articles, and installer directory information.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "NuXwvSgKWI28Z6AgT" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/crawlerbros~energysage-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-crawlerbros-energysage-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~energysage-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-crawlerbros-energysage-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~energysage-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-crawlerbros-energysage-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "mode" ], "properties": { "mode": { "title": "Mode", "enum": [ "solarCostByState", "solarPanelRankings", "solarNewsArticles", "installerDirectory" ], "type": "string", "description": "What to scrape from EnergySage.", "default": "solarCostByState" }, "state": { "title": "State (mode=solarCostByState)", "type": "string", "description": "Filter cost data to a specific state (2-letter code). Leave empty for all states.", "default": "" }, "panelCategory": { "title": "Panel category filter", "enum": [ "all", "best-overall", "best-value", "most-efficient", "best-warranty" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter solar panel rankings by category.", "default": "all" }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of records to return.", "default": 51 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```