Pylon vs. Helin Smart Solar Solution

Pylon offers an easy-to-use design software that enables you to generate precise proposals in under two minutes from virtually anywhere. As a unique feature, Pylon allows users to access high-resolution imagery directly within the application. The software also includes an award-winning 3D Solar Shading toolkit, which assists in identifying and monitoring shading effects throughout the seasons. With Pylon's load profile analysis and interval data analysis, your team can gain valuable insights into customer consumption trends. By examining load profiles and interval data, you can make more informed decisions. The use of interactive Web and PDF proposals, along with native eSignatures, can significantly enhance your ability to finalize solar proposals. Additionally, Pylon provides a fully integrated solar Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system that seamlessly works with its design software to streamline the proposal conversion process. The Pylon Solar CRM includes features such as two-way SMS and email communication, team and lead management, as well as ready-made deal pipelines to optimize your workflow. This comprehensive solution ensures that your team can collaborate effectively while maximizing opportunities in the solar industry.

Solar farms are constantly working to improve their efficiency and productivity, which relies heavily on proficient asset management and oversight. To accomplish this, it is essential to have accurate and high-quality telemetry data, paired with a strong edge computing infrastructure. Helin’s Smart Solar Solution serves as a plug-and-play middleware that effortlessly connects your solar farm with asset and energy management systems, allowing for cost-effective management of your solar operations. It collects, organizes, and consolidates telemetry data from inverters, temperature and irradiation sensors, as well as batteries. The solution includes standard pre-configured interfaces compatible with various brands such as SMA, Sungrow, and Huawei, and supports protocols like Sunspec for Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP. Through the Solar Control Module, users have the ability to enable curtailment in inverters and modify battery setpoints as required. Additionally, by utilizing the API, your energy management system can synchronize solar farm operations with your energy strategy, ensuring that your energy management goals are met. This holistic strategy not only maximizes the performance of solar farms but also enhances their economic sustainability, ultimately contributing to a greener future.