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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

App is intuitive with the tools to make solar pv schematic and plan fast and accurate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

Lacks integration with other mapping software such as Nearmap Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

We utilize for solar pv systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aurora Solar Overview

What is Aurora Solar?

Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design for every customer — and close the deal on the spot. We help power thousands of solar projects every week towards our goal of making solar accessible for everyone.

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Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software that enables sophisticated solar PV engineering design, provides workflow management functionality and facilitates sales and customer acquisition for solar installers and financiers.


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Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn® Page
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515 employees on LinkedIn®

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Eddie G.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Detailed views and Precision"
The precision in quoting up front and the abilty to show home owners in detail the roof and tsrf etc
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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
1.5 out of 5
"Its okay"
It works most of the time, it is better than many of its competiors
David S.
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David S.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Best design tool out there!"
The best part of Aurora is you have so many views like Lidar! Also shows in 3D. Very impressive to my prospects and very professional looking
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Sabrina S.
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Solar consultant
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

I love that it's design system is super easy to use, very professional, and seems to have a lot more accuracy than other design tools i've used. The assistance you get with it has been amazing whenever I have questions or concerns regarding any proposal I create. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

Desiging the roof planes are very hard, unless you know what you're doing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Getting out direct proposals to our clients has been super easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EG
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

The precision in quoting up front and the abilty to show home owners in detail the roof and tsrf etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

Havent had issues- learning curve may be one but not something that is really issue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aurora is continuing to evolve and offer more features based on feedback Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JE
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

Its ease of design and inntuitive tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

I wish the more tenured sales reps had access to the Pro version again, as it's not always the easiest working with some of the call cennter reps that very obviously haven't been in the inndustry long. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

I cann easily design systems for my clients with updated equipment availability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hannah G.
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District Sales Manager
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

I have been using Aurora Solar at Boundless, Inc for 3 years and it has been a game changer for my sales process. The accuracy of the design tool, the ability to price in adders, and the ease to convert to project is like no other Solar software I have used.

Aurora software builds credibility and trust in the home. With both of those combined we have an upper hand in any sales environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

There is nothing that I dislike about Aur Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aurora's design tool helps us to create the most accurate designs in the home. So that when after a site survey is done, there are very accurate production numbers resulting in way you were change, orders or surprises for the homeowner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David S.
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

The best part of Aurora is you have so many views like Lidar! Also shows in 3D. Very impressive to my prospects and very professional looking Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

Sometimes manipulation of the design can be challenging but there is a great support group for any issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gives me accurate info which helps my projects move along Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Teodor R.
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

Fast response to any situation, love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

None. Of applicable, thanks for the information, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Design problem, shade reports, tree, removals, all kind of other assistance regarding the project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zachary  G.
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Sales Division Leader
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

What an amazing platform! Love every aspect that goes into making this the easiest & most accurate tool available. From LiDAR, Customization, To simplicity it can't be beat. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

Nothing to dislike about Aurora. I'm fully satisfied Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aurora keeps integrating more tech to make the most accurate projections available Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

It works most of the time, it is better than many of its competiors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

the most recent update kind of spoiled a good product, removing many feature that we value Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Quickly designing solar proposals Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Scott C.
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Residential Design Supervisor
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

Everything from proposals to plansets in one location Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

Looking forward to the Design Tool being able to apply the roof specs to all mounting planse Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am the only designer for the company and Aurora allows me to see every job without having to actually design it. The response time on support requets is unbeatable! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kim W.
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What do you like best about Aurora Solar?

Easy process to get the design completed. Quick support if there is any issues that need inside help. They are always happy to help. I have been in the solar industry for 13 years. With all the options of using a system that will design and setup the proposal for me to present to the homeowner, I have found that Aurora Solar does the best. I always have quick access. to any support needed. I have high confidence in the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aurora Solar?

When there is a new build and there isn't current google pictures to work with. Takes too long (24) hrs to get where I can get a design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aurora Solar solving and how is that benefiting you?

Shading changes are easy to do. To get good numbers for the production is always a huge deal. Call. for support. is. always easy. And when I use the. chat, I get things. done with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.