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Best Solar Design Software for Small Business

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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

Products classified in the overall Solar Design category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Solar Design to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Solar Design category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Solar Design Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Solar Design Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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 Cons
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  • PVcase Ground Mount 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
    75
    Speed
    39
    Customer Support
    38
    Time Saving
    34
    AutoCAD Integration
    27
    Cons
    Missing Features
    22
    Expensive
    14
    Layout Issues
    14
    Difficult Learning Process
    13
    Software Performance
    12
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PVcase
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Kaunas, LT
    Twitter
    @WeArePVcase
    440 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    294 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
PVcase Ground Mount 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
75
Speed
39
Customer Support
38
Time Saving
34
AutoCAD Integration
27
Cons
Missing Features
22
Expensive
14
Layout Issues
14
Difficult Learning Process
13
Software Performance
12
Seller Details
Seller
PVcase
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Kaunas, LT
Twitter
@WeArePVcase
440 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
294 employees on LinkedIn®
(256)4.4 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    • 49% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
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  • RatedPower 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
    47
    Time Saving
    26
    Customer Support
    24
    Speed
    20
    Layout Design
    18
    Cons
    Layout Issues
    25
    Missing Features
    20
    Limited Customization
    10
    Design Issues
    5
    Inaccuracy
    5
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    Seller
    Enverus
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1999
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @EnverusEnergy
    11,927 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,597 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
  • 49% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
RatedPower 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
47
Time Saving
26
Customer Support
24
Speed
20
Layout Design
18
Cons
Layout Issues
25
Missing Features
20
Limited Customization
10
Design Issues
5
Inaccuracy
5
Seller Details
Seller
Enverus
Company Website
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@EnverusEnergy
11,927 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,597 employees on LinkedIn®

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(227)4.9 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
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Entry Level Price:$9.50
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    • 63% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
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  • Artemis 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
    66
    Speed
    33
    Customer Support
    25
    Intuitive Use
    23
    Features
    18
    Cons
    Missing Features
    13
    Layout Issues
    9
    Difficult Learning Process
    6
    Design Issues
    4
    Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
    4
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2022
    HQ Location
    N/A
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    27 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
  • 63% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Artemis 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
66
Speed
33
Customer Support
25
Intuitive Use
23
Features
18
Cons
Missing Features
13
Layout Issues
9
Difficult Learning Process
6
Design Issues
4
Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
4
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2022
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
27 employees on LinkedIn®
(121)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Solar Design software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    7
    Accuracy
    6
    Customer Support
    5
    Intuitive
    3
    3D Modeling
    2
    Cons
    Missing Features
    3
    Difficult Learning Process
    2
    Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
    2
    Editing Difficulties
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    352 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
7
Accuracy
6
Customer Support
5
Intuitive
3
3D Modeling
2
Cons
Missing Features
3
Difficult Learning Process
2
Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
2
Editing Difficulties
1
Learning Curve
1
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
352 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Renewables & Environment
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
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  • HelioScope 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
    4
    Accuracy
    2
    Customer Support
    2
    Features
    2
    Speed
    2
    Cons
    Expensive
    2
    Limited Functionality
    2
    Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
    1
    String Alignment
    1
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    352 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Renewables & Environment
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
HelioScope 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
4
Accuracy
2
Customer Support
2
Features
2
Speed
2
Cons
Expensive
2
Limited Functionality
2
Inaccurate Terrain Analysis
1
String Alignment
1
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
352 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Renewables & Environment
    • Oil & Energy
    Market Segment
    • 49% Small-Business
    • 46% Mid-Market
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  • PVcase Prospect 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
    12
    Customer Support
    10
    Features
    5
    Terrain Analysis
    5
    Useful
    5
    Cons
    Software Performance
    8
    Missing Features
    4
    Poor Usability
    4
    Difficult Learning Process
    3
    Limited Customization
    2
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PVcase
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Kaunas, LT
    Twitter
    @WeArePVcase
    440 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    294 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Renewables & Environment
  • Oil & Energy
Market Segment
  • 49% Small-Business
  • 46% Mid-Market
PVcase Prospect 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
12
Customer Support
10
Features
5
Terrain Analysis
5
Useful
5
Cons
Software Performance
8
Missing Features
4
Poor Usability
4
Difficult Learning Process
3
Limited Customization
2
Seller Details
Seller
PVcase
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Kaunas, LT
Twitter
@WeArePVcase
440 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
294 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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
    • 57% Small-Business
    • 8% Mid-Market
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  • 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
    17
    Customer Support
    8
    3D Viewing
    7
    Features
    6
    3D Modeling
    5
    Cons
    Missing Features
    11
    Design Issues
    5
    Difficult Learning Process
    4
    System Instability
    4
    Layout Issues
    3
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    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Union City, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    29 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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
  • 57% Small-Business
  • 8% 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
17
Customer Support
8
3D Viewing
7
Features
6
3D Modeling
5
Cons
Missing Features
11
Design Issues
5
Difficult Learning Process
4
System Instability
4
Layout Issues
3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Union City, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
29 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    PVsyst is a PC software package for the study, sizing and data analysis of complete PV systems. It deals with grid-connected, stand-alone, pumping and DC-grid (public transportation) PV systems, and i

    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
    Solar Simulation
    1
    Useful
    1
    Cons
    Layout Issues
    2
    Inaccuracy
    1
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    Seller
    Pvsyst
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    Satigny, CH
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    20 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PVsyst is a PC software package for the study, sizing and data analysis of complete PV systems. It deals with grid-connected, stand-alone, pumping and DC-grid (public transportation) PV systems, and i

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
Solar Simulation
1
Useful
1
Cons
Layout Issues
2
Inaccuracy
1
Seller Details
Seller
Pvsyst
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Satigny, CH
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    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

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Renewables & Environment
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 29% Mid-Market
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  • Virto.CAD 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
    9
    Customization
    6
    Ease of Use
    6
    Speed
    5
    AutoCAD Integration
    4
    Cons
    Missing Features
    6
    Limited Customization
    4
    String Alignment
    4
    Difficult Learning Process
    3
    Limited Functionality
    2
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    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    Geel, Flemish Region, Belgium
    Twitter
    @VirtoSolar
    20 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    33 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Renewables & Environment
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 29% Mid-Market
Virto.CAD 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
9
Customization
6
Ease of Use
6
Speed
5
AutoCAD Integration
4
Cons
Missing Features
6
Limited Customization
4
String Alignment
4
Difficult Learning Process
3
Limited Functionality
2
Seller Details
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Geel, Flemish Region, Belgium
Twitter
@VirtoSolar
20 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
33 employees on LinkedIn®