Best Solar Design Software

Daniel Rivera
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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

Solar design software, also known as photovoltaic (PV) design software, is a design tool used to design, simulate, and analyze the performance of solar power systems. It is used by solar development, engineering, and consulting firms to design layouts, modify designs, and calculate materials and installation costs.

Solar design software assists users in creating simulations of different solar power system components, including solar PV modules, inverters, battery banks, cables and accessories, etc. These simulations are used for estimating the amount of power that will be consumed or produced subject to different atmospheric conditions. It assists in financial modeling and analysis to examine cost savings over a given time period and helps create sales proposals. It also offers a dashboard for users to view projects and manage requirements.

To qualify for inclusion in the Solar Design category, a product must:

Create designs of photovoltaic or solar energy systems
Allow users to modify the designs, such as adjustment of the placement of the components in the layout.
Offer 3D modeling capabilities to view proposed solar panel layouts from various angles
Offer automation capabilities to automate layout creation and workflows
Generate 3D simulations of photovoltaic installations and conduct shading analysis to analyze shading caused by nearby objects
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Best Solar Design Software At A Glance

Leader:
PVcase Ground Mount
PVcase Ground Mount
Highest Performer:
Artemis
Artemis
Easiest to Use:
Artemis
Artemis
Top Trending:
PVcase Prospect
PVcase Prospect
Best Free Software:
Artemis
Artemis
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PVcase Ground Mount

(351)4.7 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PVcase Ground Mount is an innovative CAD-based software solution designed to assist users with ground-mount solar design. This software provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enable solar energy

Users: Project Engineer, Delineante · Industries: Renewables & Environment, Civil Engineering · Market Segment: 48% Small-Business, 39% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Time Saving, Speed, Automation, Customer Support
ConsExpensive, Inaccurate Terrain Analysis, Missing Features, Software Performance, Design Issues
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Vilnius, LT
Company Website
https://www.pvcase.com
Twitter
@WeArePVcase
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/25071758

Artemis

(317)4.9 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$19.00
1st Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Artemis is a solar proposal software platform built by solar professionals for modern solar companies. Designed to eliminate bottlenecks in the quoting and sales process, Artemis allows teams to gener

Users: Energy Consultant, CEO · Industries: Renewables & Environment, Construction · Market Segment: 56% Small-Business, 23% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Speed, Customer Support, Intuitive Use, Features
ConsMissing Features, Layout Issues, Difficult Learning Process, Software Performance, Inaccuracy
Seller Details
Year Founded
2022
HQ Location
N/A
Company Website
https://artemispower.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/artemis-solar
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RatedPower

(281)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
4th Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

RatedPower, a part of Enverus, is a software solution designed to support the complete development cycle of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects, standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), an

Users: Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer · Industries: Renewables & Environment, Oil & Energy · Market Segment: 51% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Time Saving, Customer Support, Speed, Layout Design
ConsLayout Issues, Missing Features, Limited Customization, Inaccuracy, Poor Usability
Seller Details
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Company Website
https://www.enverus.com/
Twitter
@EnverusEnergy
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/enverus-energy/

Aurora Solar

(121)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design for every

Users: Owner · Industries: Renewables & Environment, Construction · Market Segment: 57% Small-Business, 28% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, 3D Modeling, Accuracy, Intuitive
ConsMissing Features, Difficult Learning Process, Editing Difficulties, Inaccurate Terrain Analysis, Learning Curve
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Company Website
https://www.aurorasolar.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-solar/

PVcase Prospect

(37)4.4 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PVcase Prospect is a sophisticated site assessment tool tailored for renewable energy developers, specifically designed to address the complexities associated with early-stage development and site sel

Industries: Renewables & Environment, Oil & Energy · Market Segment: 49% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Terrain Analysis, Features, Time Saving
ConsSoftware Performance, Missing Features, Poor Usability, Difficult Learning Process, Limited Customization
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Vilnius, LT
Company Website
https://www.pvcase.com
Twitter
@WeArePVcase
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/25071758

HelioScope

(19)4.5 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

A web-based sales and design tool for solar professionals. It features a 3D design engine and energy yield simulation, a detailed financial calculator and drag-and-drop proposal editor.

Industries: Renewables & Environment · Market Segment: 79% Small-Business, 11% Enterprise
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsCustomer Support, Ease of Use, Features
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Company Website
https://www.aurorasolar.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-solar/

EagleView

(14)3.6 out of 5
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

For more than a decade, EagleView has been the gold standard for accurate property measurement data for insurance companies, property tax offices, roofing contractors, solar installers and so much mor

Industries: Construction · Market Segment: 57% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsCustomer Support
ConsExpensive, Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
Seller Details
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Bellevue, US
Company Website
https://www.eagleview.com
Twitter
@eagleviewtech
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eagleview-technologies-inc

ARKA 360

(137)4.3 out of 5
Free trial available
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Solar Power World's #1 Choice: Best Solar Design Software We made this end-to-end solar platform after speaking to hundreds of solar professionals to make sure our software adapts to your workflow an

Industries: Renewables & Environment, Design · Market Segment: 55% Small-Business, 7% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Useful, 3D Modeling, Customer Support, Shading Analysis
ConsMissing Features, Design Issues, Difficult Learning Process, Layout Issues, Software Performance
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Union City, California
Company Website
https://arka360.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arka360/

PVcase Roof Mount

(15)4.7 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PVcase Roof Mount is an advanced CAD-based design software tailored for commercial and industrial solar rooftop projects. It integrates essential design functions into a single platform, enabling sola

Industries: Renewables & Environment · Market Segment: 73% Small-Business, 13% Enterprise
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsTime Saving, AutoCAD Integration, Ease of Use, Features, Layout Design
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Vilnius, LT
Company Website
https://www.pvcase.com
Twitter
@WeArePVcase
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/25071758

PVsyst

(20)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PVsyst is a comprehensive software package designed for the study, sizing, and data analysis of photovoltaic (PV) systems. It caters to various configurations, including grid-connected, stand-alone, a

Industries: Renewables & Environment, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering · Market Segment: 55% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsUseful
ConsInaccuracy, Layout Issues
Seller Details
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Satigny, CH
Company Website
https://www.pvsyst.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pvsyst-sa

Virto.CAD

(24)4.5 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Virto.CAD is our renowned solar PV design plugin for AutoCAD or BricsCAD (BIM) programs. It allows leading EPC, engineering firms and developers in the solar industry to create detailed drawings and c

Industries: Renewables & Environment · Market Segment: 54% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsCustomer Support, Ease of Use, Customization, Speed, 3D Modeling
ConsMissing Features, String Alignment, Difficult Learning Process, Limited Customization, Layout Issues
Seller Details
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Geel, Flemish Region, Belgium
Company Website
https://virto.solar/
Twitter
@VirtoSolar
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/virto-solar

PV*SOL

(12)4.2 out of 5
OverviewSeller Details
Product Description

PV*SOL premium is the professional software for 3D design and simulation of photovoltaic systems – including precise shading analysis. For more than 25 years, engineers, planners, and installers world

Industries: Renewables & Environment · Market Segment: 83% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market
Seller Details
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Stralauer Platz 34 10243 Berlin
Company Website
https://valentin-software.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/valentinsoftware
Phone
+ 49 (0)30 588 439 – 0

OpusFlow

(7)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at €79.00
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

OpusFlow; The All-in-One Operations Platform for Sustainable Installation Companies OpusFlow is the leading all-in-one operations platform designed for solar, HVAC, electrical, and heat-pump instal

Market Segment: 100% Small-Business
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsAutomation, Customizability, Customization, Ease of Use, Features
ConsDelays, Update Issues
Seller Details
Year Founded
2022
HQ Location
Deventer, NL
Company Website
https://opusflow.io/
Twitter
@OpusFlow_io
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opusflow/

PVFARM

(7)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PVFARM is a specialized software solution designed to facilitate collaboration among development, engineering, construction, and finance teams during the early stages of project planning for renewable

Market Segment: 57% Mid-Market, 14% Enterprise
Pros and ConsSeller Details
ProsEase of Use, Features, Customer Support, Speed, Customization
ConsDifficult Learning Process, Limited CAD Functionality, Data Transfer Issues, Inaccuracy, Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
Seller Details
HQ Location
Newport Beach, US
Company Website
https://www.pvfarm.io
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/98167677

PVcase Yield

(5)4.5 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PVcase Yield is a best-in-class solar simulation tool designed to enhance energy generation modeling through its intuitive interface and robust capabilities. PVcase Yield utilizes cloud computing and

Market Segment: 60% Small-Business, 40% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsSeller Details
Pros3D Viewing, Ease of Use, Intuitive Use
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Vilnius, LT
Company Website
https://www.pvcase.com
Twitter
@WeArePVcase
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/25071758
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