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Add Renewable Component Library (RCL) integration - #37

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@javlor javlor commented Aug 12, 2026

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Adds support for searching and downloading PV module (PAN) and inverter (OND) files from DNV's API curated component database.

New functions:
Catalog search

  • sf.rcl.list_modules() - Search modules by manufacturer, model, power, bifaciality, technology
  • sf.rcl.list_inverters() - Search inverters by manufacturer, model, power, efficiency, MPPT specs
  • Filtering, sorting, pagination, and field selection via output_parameter

File downloads

  • sf.rcl.download_file() - Download with automatic local caching
  • Cached files don't consume monthly quota on re-download

Rate limit management

  • sf.rcl.get_rate_limit_status() - Zero-cost endpoint to check remaining downloads
  • Rate limit info included in all catalog responses

PVSystem integration

  • plant.set_module_from_rcl() - Search + download + assign module
  • plant.set_inverter_from_rcl() - Search + download + assign inverter
  • strict parameter controls error handling (raise vs return None) when multiple components match requested filtered query.

Includes documentation, example notebook, and full test coverage.

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