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Description

For solar designers seeking the utmost in precision and accuracy, PVCAD offers unmatched efficiency, allowing for quicker finalization of designs and job quotes. By utilizing the design criteria from PVCAD’s extensive integrated databases, users can save precious time while minimizing the risk of expensive errors and omissions. Our continuously expanding database includes thousands of inverters, modules, and racking partners, and users can conveniently add their own equipment via the database button located in the PVCAD ribbon. Are you interested in having your equipment included in our growing database? PVCAD leverages production modeling from PVWATTS, a tool developed by NREL, to provide accurate 8760 data that details hour-by-hour production throughout the entire year. With the most current weather data sourced globally from Meteonorm, designers can trust the reliability of their models. Additionally, the capability to model in AutoCAD ensures that users achieve the most precise system measurements available in any drafting software. With such valuable resources readily accessible, designers are empowered to produce expert-quality results, elevating their projects to new heights. This comprehensive approach not only enhances productivity but also fosters confidence in the final outcomes.

Description

RatedPower, a part of Enverus, is a powerful SaaS platform that simplifies the development of utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid energy systems. It guides users through every phase—from site identification to final engineering design—making it a go-to solution for developers, engineers, and analysts in renewables. With RatedPower, users can assess and filter viable land using advanced geospatial data, including energy pricing and grid infrastructure. It supports topographic analysis and helps design solar layouts that consider terrain, interconnection options, and engineering standards. The platform generates bankable energy yield reports, SLDs, and Gen-Tie documentation essential for permitting and financing. For battery energy storage projects, RatedPower enables both standalone and integrated system designs. Tools for sizing and layout optimization help ensure cost-effective and technically sound configurations. During detailed design, teams can simulate and compare multiple configurations based on GCR, DC/AC ratios, and cost. RatedPower also enhances collaboration by allowing the export of reports and 3D layouts compatible with tools like PVsyst, ensuring smooth handoffs between teams and stakeholders. It’s a complete, user-friendly solution that accelerates renewable project timelines with precision and collaboration at its core.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
AutoCAD LT No 
Civil 3D No 
DIgSILENT StationWare No 
Google Earth No 
Microsoft Excel No 
PVSketch Yes 
PVsyst No 
QGIS No 
Solargis No 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
AutoCAD LT Yes 
Civil 3D Yes 
DIgSILENT StationWare Yes 
Google Earth Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
PVSketch No 
PVsyst Yes 
QGIS Yes 
Solargis Yes 

Pricing Details

$180 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

A plan tailored for each solar and storage player based on your team’s use case —from site analysis and prospecting to detailed engineering. Pack your team with unlimited projects, users and designs in all plans.

Every subscription includes 48-working hours response time, our detailed self-help documentation and educational resources. Get additional expert help, adoption guidance, coaching, and live support by the RatedPower Customer Success team to make the most of your software.

— Basic: Get the basic engineering and feasibility studies for your utility-scale plants all the way to the grid point. Includes unlimited users, projects and designs.

— Advanced: Perform solar PV detailed engineering and get your project ready for off-taker. Includes unlimited users, projects and designs.

— Enterprise: Identify buildable sites, reduce project siting risks, and get the full cycle engineering —from site analysis to detailed engineering. Includes unlimited users, projects and designs.
Free Trial No 
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) Yes 
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) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

PVComplete

Country

United States

Website

pvcomplete.com/pvcad/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Enverus

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

ratedpower.com

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

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

Alternatives

Alternatives

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