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Description

PV Designer software is an excellent choice for residential and small commercial energy systems, allowing users to effortlessly create roof outlines, set parameters for set-backs and keep-out zones, and integrate SunEye shading data at precise roof locations. With features that facilitate dragging and dropping modules, sizing strings, checking inverter capacities, and computing the AC energy output, it streamlines the design process significantly. The program is equipped with comprehensive global databases for modules, inverters, and historical weather patterns, making it a versatile tool. Users can experiment with various design options and analyze their AC kW-hr outputs side-by-side, helping to pinpoint the most efficient design. Although PV Designer is particularly suited for systems of around 15 kW, it can accommodate larger designs of up to 100 kW as well. Its user-friendly interface ensures that even those new to solar design can navigate it with ease, while still providing the in-depth analysis typically reserved for more complex engineering software. This combination of accessibility and robust functionality makes PV Designer a standout tool in the solar design landscape.

Description

Begin by crafting an initial design that details the module and inverter setup alongside the overall layout. Transition this to a permit-ready design by utilizing a streamlined 4-step wizard. Define the installation area through the use of aerial images or by importing a 3D model from services such as EagleView or RoofOrders. With the aid of SolarDesignTool, you can efficiently develop a photovoltaic system design and produce a solar permit package in merely 15 minutes. This permit package will encompass various essential documents, including a project summary, site plan, single-line diagram, PV safety labels, plan(s) for attachments, specifics for support racking systems, a fire safety plan, equipment specifications, and relevant certifications. Once the PV system design is finalized, generating the solar permit package can be accomplished with just a click of a button, allowing for a seamless transition to the necessary documentation process. For a standard residential sloped rooftop employing a widely-used racking system, the permit package will contain all the aforementioned documents, ensuring compliance and readiness for installation.

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Pricing Details

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Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$50 per user per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Solmetric

Founded

2005

Country

United States

Website

www.solmetric.com/pvdesigner.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

SolarDesignTool

Website

get.solardesigntool.com

Product Features

Solar

2D/3D Drawing No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Bill of Materials No 
CMMS No 
Estimating No 
Field Service Management No 
PV Animation No 
Permitting No 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Proposal Management No 
Solar Design No 
Solar Maintenance Management No 
Solar Monitoring No 
Solar Project Management No 
Solar Sales / CRM No 

Product Features

Solar

2D/3D Drawing No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Bill of Materials No 
CMMS No 
Estimating No 
Field Service Management No 
PV Animation No 
Permitting Yes 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Proposal Management No 
Solar Design No 
Solar Maintenance Management No 
Solar Monitoring No 
Solar Project Management No 
Solar Sales / CRM No 

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