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What is PVCAD Mega?

Efficiently develop site capacity layouts for extensive utility projects of varying scales using an intuitive click-and-drag interface, enabling the placement of tracker blocks at any angle within the designated project area. This innovative approach facilitates quicker and more accurate site assessments by allowing users to scrutinize all piers and ensure that trackers can be positioned according to established guidelines. By eliminating ambiguity, the software enables users to observe how modifications to structural and electrical components impact both system design and performance forecasts. It generates comprehensive pier plans that encompass pier locations, surface elevations, and top-of-pile documentation specifically designed for premier tracker systems like Nextracker and Array Technologies. Moreover, the tool can produce a PVSyst shade scene (.SHD) file, as well as project (.PRJ) and meteo (.MET) files, which can be utilized in PVSyst to model energy yield while factoring in topographical features. This efficient method not only streamlines the export process to PVSyst but also improves the precision of bankable energy yield assessments, making it a vital resource for project developers. Additionally, the capability to visualize and modify designs in real-time plays a crucial role in enhancing project success and maximizing efficiency. Embracing such technology allows for a more responsive approach to design challenges and ensures that developers can adapt swiftly to any project requirements.

What is PV Designer?

PV Designer software stands out as an ideal solution for residential and smaller commercial energy systems, enabling users to easily outline roofs, configure set-back and keep-out zones, and incorporate SunEye shading data accurately on rooftops. Its intuitive features allow for simple dragging and dropping of modules, string sizing, inverter capacity checks, and AC energy output calculations, greatly enhancing the design workflow. The application comes with extensive global databases that include information on modules, inverters, and historical weather trends, positioning it as a flexible resource. Users can test different design scenarios and compare their AC kW-hr outputs side by side, facilitating the identification of the most effective design. While particularly designed for systems around 15 kW, it is also capable of handling larger projects up to 100 kW. The software's intuitive interface makes it accessible for beginners in solar design, while still offering the detailed analysis typically found in more advanced engineering applications. This fusion of ease of use and powerful capabilities establishes PV Designer as a remarkable asset in the field of solar design, appealing to both novices and experienced professionals alike. Furthermore, the ability to simulate real-world conditions enhances the decision-making process, making it an invaluable tool for optimizing solar energy systems.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

AutoCAD

Integrations Supported

AutoCAD

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$295 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

PVComplete

Company Location

United States

Company Website

pvcomplete.com/pvcad-mega/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Solmetric

Date Founded

2005

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.solmetric.com/pvdesigner.html

Categories and Features

Solar

2D/3D Drawing
Analytics / Reporting
Bill of Materials
CMMS
Estimating
Field Service Management
PV Animation
Permitting
Preventive Maintenance
Proposal Management
Solar Design
Solar Maintenance Management
Solar Monitoring
Solar Project Management
Solar Sales / CRM

Categories and Features

Solar

2D/3D Drawing
Analytics / Reporting
Bill of Materials
CMMS
Estimating
Field Service Management
PV Animation
Permitting
Preventive Maintenance
Proposal Management
Solar Design
Solar Maintenance Management
Solar Monitoring
Solar Project Management
Solar Sales / CRM

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