Best Solar Design Software with Residential Capabilities

Below are the top-rated Solar Design Software with Residential capabilities, as verified by G2’s Research team. Real users have identified Residential as an important function of Solar Design Software. Compare different products that offer this feature so you can decide which is best for your business needs.
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    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
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  • Aurora Solar Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    8
    Customer Support
    7
    3D Modeling
    3
    Accuracy
    3
    Intuitive
    3
    Cons
    Missing Features
    4
    Difficult Learning Process
    2
    Editing Difficulties
    1
    Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
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    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    301 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
Aurora Solar Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
8
Customer Support
7
3D Modeling
3
Accuracy
3
Intuitive
3
Cons
Missing Features
4
Difficult Learning Process
2
Editing Difficulties
1
Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
1
Learning Curve
1
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
301 employees on LinkedIn®
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    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 57% Small-Business
    • 43% Mid-Market
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  • EagleView Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
    1
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    EagleView
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Bellevue, US
    Twitter
    @eagleviewtech
    6,122 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,307 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 57% Small-Business
  • 43% Mid-Market
EagleView Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
1
Cons
Expensive
1
Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
1
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EagleView
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Bellevue, US
Twitter
@eagleviewtech
6,122 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,307 employees on LinkedIn®
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    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Renewables & Environment
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 54% Small-Business
    • 7% Mid-Market
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  • ARKA 360 Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    14
    Useful
    8
    3D Modeling
    5
    Customer Support
    5
    Shading Analysis
    5
    Cons
    Missing Features
    7
    Design Issues
    5
    Difficult Learning Process
    5
    Layout Issues
    3
    Software Performance
    3
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    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Union City, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    29 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Renewables & Environment
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 54% Small-Business
  • 7% Mid-Market
ARKA 360 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
14
Useful
8
3D Modeling
5
Customer Support
5
Shading Analysis
5
Cons
Missing Features
7
Design Issues
5
Difficult Learning Process
5
Layout Issues
3
Software Performance
3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Union City, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
29 employees on LinkedIn®
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    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Renewables & Environment
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • PVsyst Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Useful
    1
    Cons
    Inaccuracy
    1
    Layout Issues
    1
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    Pvsyst
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    Satigny, CH
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    27 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Renewables & Environment
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
PVsyst Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Useful
1
Cons
Inaccuracy
1
Layout Issues
1
Seller Details
Seller
Pvsyst
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Satigny, CH
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
27 employees on LinkedIn®
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    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Renewables & Environment
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
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    Year Founded
    1988
    HQ Location
    Stralauer Platz 34 10243 Berlin
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    16 employees on LinkedIn®
    Phone
    + 49 (0)30 588 439 – 0
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Renewables & Environment
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
Seller Details
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Stralauer Platz 34 10243 Berlin
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
16 employees on LinkedIn®
Phone
+ 49 (0)30 588 439 – 0
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    Solmetric test and measurement solutions help solar installation companies deliver better solar energy and better business results. The Solmetric SunEye is a handheld electronic tool to measure solar

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 20% Small-Business
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  • PV Designer Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Accuracy
    3
    Ease of Use
    2
    Efficiency
    2
    Features
    2
    Solar Simulation
    2
    Cons
    Limited Customization
    2
    Difficult Learning Process
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Layout Issues
    1
    Limited Functionality
    1
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    Solmetric
    Year Founded
    2005
    HQ Location
    Sebastopol, US
    Twitter
    @Solmetric
    227 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    11 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Solmetric test and measurement solutions help solar installation companies deliver better solar energy and better business results. The Solmetric SunEye is a handheld electronic tool to measure solar

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 20% Small-Business
PV Designer Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Accuracy
3
Ease of Use
2
Efficiency
2
Features
2
Solar Simulation
2
Cons
Limited Customization
2
Difficult Learning Process
1
Expensive
1
Layout Issues
1
Limited Functionality
1
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Solmetric
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Sebastopol, US
Twitter
@Solmetric
227 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
11 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Pylon Solar Design software offers you premium solar design software with High Resolution Imagery for $0 Monthly Fees. Add unlimited users for free and grow your business with low overheads. Get h

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • Pylon Solar Design Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Difficult Learning Process
    1
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    Pylon
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    North Strathfield, AU
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    13 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Pylon Solar Design software offers you premium solar design software with High Resolution Imagery for $0 Monthly Fees. Add unlimited users for free and grow your business with low overheads. Get h

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Pylon Solar Design Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Difficult Learning Process
1
Seller Details
Seller
Pylon
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
North Strathfield, AU
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
13 employees on LinkedIn®
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    From small residential installations, complex off-grid systems and large-scale infrastructure projects; SolarPlus is driving the future of home and business electrification. SolarPlus is the complete

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    SolarPlus
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    Healesville, AU
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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From small residential installations, complex off-grid systems and large-scale infrastructure projects; SolarPlus is driving the future of home and business electrification. SolarPlus is the complete

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Seller Details
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SolarPlus
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Healesville, AU
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Our mission is to help solar installers and developers with high quality solar electric and battery storage designs for an expedited permitting process; and to advise home and business owners interest

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Beaverton, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Our mission is to help solar installers and developers with high quality solar electric and battery storage designs for an expedited permitting process; and to advise home and business owners interest

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Seller Details
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Beaverton, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2 employees on LinkedIn®
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    PVCAD is a specialized CAD software designed for the solar industry, offering precise engineering and permit-ready drawings for residential and commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted solar pr

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    No information available
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    No information available
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    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Berkeley, US
    Twitter
    @PVComplete
    464 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    24 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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PVCAD is a specialized CAD software designed for the solar industry, offering precise engineering and permit-ready drawings for residential and commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted solar pr

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Industries
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Market Segment
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Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Berkeley, US
Twitter
@PVComplete
464 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
24 employees on LinkedIn®
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    SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that pow

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    No information available
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    SolarEdge
    Year Founded
    2006
    HQ Location
    Israel
    Twitter
    @SolarEdgePV
    30,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,054 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: SEDG
Product Description
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SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that pow

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SolarEdge
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Israel
Twitter
@SolarEdgePV
30,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,054 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: SEDG
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    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and

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    HQ Location
    Golden, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,992 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and

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HQ Location
Golden, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,992 employees on LinkedIn®