PVFARM Reviews & Product Details

Our team has reviewed almost every other design software tool in this space - and some are quite good - but none match PVFarms ease of use, **speed of use**, design optimization capabilities, and technical detail.

PVfarm is a web and cloud based Engineering and Design tool - what sets it apart from so many others in the field is that clarity in the challenges that it is resolving and the technical rigor in brings to those challenges. The key challenge that it is addressing is cross functional collaboration between design, cost, and performance engineering teams.

Frankly this product demonstrated its value through its layout customization, civil capabilities, and PVsyst SHD export alone but there is so much more to the tool.

The strongest area of performance for the software is in the design space. The UI is lightweight and powerful - you can zoom out to make your project a spec - and you can zoom into see the steel frame holding the module. Once you are able to master navigating within the tool - it is a very nimble design tool. With each design iteration an immense amount of data is generated and that data can be used to compare between designs, between equipment selection scenarios, and more.

One of the greatest strengths of partnering with PVFarm is the team - which is a focused group of engineering and design professionals who aggressively and intentionally push forward new functionalities. They are very technically minded, familiar with the problem space, and a blast to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The export to AutoCAD still has areas for improvement. I hope that one day this tool will be able to support 30% civil and electrical designs and it is very much on that path. The current export is sufficient and robust but some of the blocking can be clunky and require additional post processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I love about PVfarm is that the team is genuinely committed to improving features and enhancing the software for the utility-scale solar industry. I trust that they will continue to roll out additional features over time, as they truly understand the needs of engineers, construction companies, and developers in software solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The software can be somewhat difficult to use, but I believe the team is working to improve this every day. I assume that within the next 2 to 3 years, it will become one of the easiest software options in the industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PVFARM is an impactful tool for my company's early project approach ideation, preliminary engineering, and value mining for clients. We have many users that create layouts and do electrical/civil/structural analysis on a daily basis. We evaluated several products in the same market segment and found PVFARM to be the easiest to use, as it is web based; it also can be used seamlessly with CAD for those that prefer their workflows there. We have customer support that is second to none. They jump on things right away, and always provide a detailed solution. Our company is better off with PVFARM, as the barrier of entry to usage is low and it gives everyone in our preconstruction group a chance to optimize projects. It will only becomes better as more people in the market adopt this software, which allows client-seller collaboration in the same platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PVFARM has few downsides. Getting seasoned engineering professionals to use a new software is always a challenge, but that has been the biggest difficulty. Leaning into detailed "under the hood" engineering write-ups for major features will enhance user satisfaction to make sure it has correct results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PVFARM has become a standard part of our team's early-stage project strategy, enhancing from design concept development to value discovery for our clients. Its robust platform empowers a range of users in our organization to generate site layouts and analyze impacts spanning electrical, civil, and structural scopes, allowing for enhanced collaboration across disciplines. One of PVFARM’s standout features is how accessible it is. The entirely web-based interface means there’s no upfront hassle with installations. After surveying other comparable products, PVFARM distinguished itself with accessibility that lowers the threshold for new users and accelerating productivity across our preconstruction teams. Another area where PVFARM truly excels is customer support. Their team consistently responds promptly and ensures that we receive clear, actionable solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main challenge with PVFARM is its relative newness. Because it hasn't been established in the industry for many years, it takes time to build confidence in its results. As a cutting-edge tool, it sometimes lacks standardized workflows. However, the open-ended design and wide range of features encourages creativity and exploration, leading to valuable discoveries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.