--- title: RETScreen Reviews meta\_title: 'RETScreen Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 13 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how RETScreen works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.7 review\_count: 13 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Governance, Risk & Compliance url: https://www.g2.com/categories/governance-risk-compliance --- # RETScreen Reviews & Product Details RETScreen is a clean energy management software system for energy efficiency, renewable energy and cogeneration project feasibility analysis as well as ongoing energy performance analysis. * * * Seller [Natural Resources Canada](https://www.g2.com/sellers/natural-resources-canada) Discussions [RETScreen Community](https://www.g2.com/products/retscreen/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Workiva](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Workiva") Workiva 4.5/5(2,148) ](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) [ ![osapiens](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "osapiens") osapiens 4.4/5(248) ](https://www.g2.com/products/osapiens/reviews) [ ![VelocityEHS | EHS Software to Outpace Risk](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "VelocityEHS | EHS Software to Outpace Risk") VelocityEHS | EHS Software to Outpace Risk 4.4/5(176) ](https://www.g2.com/products/velocityehs-ehs-software-to-outpace-risk/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/retscreen/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 13 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Wafa M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Wafa M.") WM Wafa M. Student Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/25/2026 "Standout Virtual Energy Analyzer and Benchmarking for Fast, Verified Baselines" 4.5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? The Virtual Energy Analyzer and the benchmarking features really stand out. They make it possible to quickly establish energy performance baselines across a range of archetypes, from industrial facilities to residential buildings. Having the ability to compare a “Base Case” and a “Proposed Case” within one unified platform also makes it much easier to justify energy-efficiency measures to stakeholders, using verified data as support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? There aren’t many projects available related to Jordan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? RETScreen helps me tackle the challenge of calculating complex Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reductions. It lets me model the environmental impact of renewable energy transitions within a specific grid context, which is essential for producing realistic results. This is especially valuable for my work on national energy strategies because it offers a standardized, globally recognized framework for reporting carbon offsets and sustainability metrics clearly and consistently to stakeholders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic JA José A. Salesperson Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/19/2023 "Focus on the fundamentals" 5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? The user interface uses some modernization. Despite feeling a bit overwhelmed by the abundance of information I didnt encounter any issues while using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? Falls short when it comes to advanced calculations and personalized project planning. This limits its usefulness, for energy management projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? RETScreen is conducting energy analysis and evaluating project feasibility. This is allowing me to make informed choices and optimize energy usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Karl J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Karl J.") KJ Karl J. Electrical and Electronics Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/16/2021 "Detailed and complete user experience" 4.5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? Very detailed information about the specified plan, such as PV systems. It came in handy when I had to look for information about Location, Energy Usage, Emission, Cost, and Risks of the PV system I had proposed. Although it would be nice if there were a simplified version or tab that would be helpful for learning students to focus on and see the simpler side of things. I also really liked the detailed final report it came in where it summarized all the things that has been done in the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? There were a bit too many tabs of information that were little complicated at first but got easier with continual use. There isn't really much to dislike but maybe I could suggest to change the look of the user interface as it looked a tiny bit dated but not at all terrible. Just a personal suggestion. It would also be nice if there were a simplified version or tab that would be helpful for learning students to focus on and see the simpler side of things. Because in my time using it, I was overwhelmed with the amount of information I saw that I got confused with and really didn't use much of. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RETScreen: It comes with a good set of features that are more than enough to help with the things you need it with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? RETScreen helped with the Location, Energy Usage, Emission, Cost, and Risks of the proposed PV system. It really came in handy when it comes to detailed information when it came to performance, benchmarking and feasability as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Mohammad N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohammad N.") MN Mohammad N. Business Development Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/3/2021 "Easy to use Software for financial modelling of solar rooftop plants" 5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? The simplicity and ability to use RETScreen within Excel Itself is very handy while making fast proposals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? The tool is quite simple and will not give advanced analysis in cases where you really need to give a technical presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? The problem of non-availability of fast initial savings projects while pitching ideas to prospective customers is solved beautifully by RETScreen Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Prashant S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Prashant S.") PS Prashant S. Senior Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/30/2021 "How accurate financial modeling will be performed on RET" 4.5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? Wind and Biogas plant assets management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? Forecasting model related to the generation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RETScreen: Highly recommended for the Energy management related assets, especially for Bio gas and wind-based powered plant Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? Operation based financial evaulation managment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing") UE Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/29/2021 "Clean Software for clean energy." 5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? Being an Electrical Engineer, this software helped me alot in University projects. Made them easier to finish. It's a complete pakage with whatever a student or a professional is looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? I haven't had any trouble in using it. Hope this software is available for everyone for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RETScreen: Use it. Its easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? For my Ukiversity projects to get details of solar panels and how much output it can give. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Igor Gabriel S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Igor Gabriel S.") IS Igor Gabriel S. Project Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/28/2021 "Excellent tool" 4.5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? RETScreen is one of the most usefull tool for energy management simulations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? Something it's not easy to use the "help" Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? Lighting, Solar thermal, Solar PV. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in E-Learning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in E-Learning") UE Verified User in E-Learning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/26/2021 "Good experience and a user friendly interface" 4.5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? User interface and flow of information and it's organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? Lags and shutdowns. Also when you have to add or remove a component everytime. Overall not too many things to dislike Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RETScreen: Make use of the educational tips that retscreen provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? To see feasibility of a project. Projected energy savings and organization in general. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering") UM Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/30/2021 "RETScreen has been very helpful to design a solar panel system in my university" 5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? RETScreen has provided us with all the details we require in design a PV system. I really love the graphical representations of various parameters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? I didn't find any downsides. Could've been a bit more user-friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? I have designed a PV system for a building in my university. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Environmental Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Environmental Services") UE Verified User in Environmental Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/5/2019 "Great tool for analysis " 5/5 What do you like best about RETScreen? Capabilities of the software to fill in the data gaps, simple but effective data visualization, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RETScreen? Limits for energy modelling, and the database for building envelope parameters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RETScreen solving and how is that benefiting you? Energy efficiency analyses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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