Audience
Companies looking for a powerful Solar Design platform
About SolarDesignTool
Create a preliminary design by specifying the module and inverter configuration and the layout. Upgrade the design to a permit-ready design by completing a quick 4-step wizard. Define the installation site using aerial imagery or an imported 3D model from EagleView or RoofOrders. With SolarDesignTool, you can create a PV system design and generate a solar permit package in as little as 15 minutes. A permit package includes the following pages: project summary, site plan, single-line diagram, PV safety labels, attachment plan(s), attachment details for supported racking systems, fire safety plan, equipment datasheets, and certifications. After completing a PV system design, generating a solar permit package is as simple as clicking a single button. A PV permit package for a typical residential sloped rooftop using a popular racking system will include all of the pages listed above.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$50 per user per month
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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SolarDesignTool
get.solardesigntool.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Support
Online
SolarDesignTool Frequently Asked Questions
SolarDesignTool Product Features
Solar
Permitting
2D/3D Drawing
Analytics / Reporting
Bill of Materials
CMMS
Estimating
Field Service Management
PV Animation
Preventive Maintenance
Proposal Management
Solar Design
Solar Maintenance Management
Solar Monitoring
Solar Project Management
Solar Sales / CRM
