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What is RETScreen?

The RETScreen® Clean Energy Management Software platform supports the planning, implementation, tracking, and assessment of low-carbon projects. Users can access the more sophisticated version, RETScreen Expert, in Viewer mode without any cost. Collaborating with governmental and multilateral organizations, we work together to develop and secure funding for improved versions of the RETScreen® platform. RETScreen Expert provides an array of tools for benchmarking, feasibility analysis, performance assessment, and portfolio management, catering to various facility types, including commercial, institutional, residential, industrial, and power generation, all within a single comprehensive platform. Our innovation lab is committed to maintaining the RETScreen software's leadership role in the transition to clean energy technology, ensuring that we continually enhance our offerings to meet the complex needs of our wide-ranging and growing global user community. This dedication to progress and user engagement fuels our ongoing efforts to improve clean energy management solutions, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.

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

Additional information not provided

Integrations Supported

Additional information not provided

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$869 per year
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Supported Platforms

Windows

Supported Platforms

Windows

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

RETScreen International

Date Founded

1997

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

www.nrcan.gc.ca/maps-tools-and-publications/tools/modelling-tools/retscreen/7465

Company Facts

Organization Name

Solmetric

Date Founded

2005

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.solmetric.com/pvdesigner.html

Categories and Features

Energy Management

Benchmarking
Bill Importing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cost / Use Reporting
Emissions Monitoring
Energy Price Analysis
Greenhouse Gas Tracking
Load Forecasting
Meter Tracking
Risk Management
Weather Normalization

Solar

Not specified

Solar Design

Not specified

Categories and Features

Solar

Not specified

Solar Design

Not specified

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