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What is PV-DesignPro?

Standalone Photovoltaic system design and analysis tool. Hourly simulation, uses hourly climate files (239 U.S. locations included). Sandia Labs PV Model. Enhanced version of PV-DesignPro-S developed in cooperation with Sandia National Labs Photovoltaic Systems Department

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Standalone Photovoltaic system design and analysis tool. Hourly simulation, uses hourly climate files (239 U.S. locations included). Sandia Labs PV Model. Enhanced version of PV-DesignPro-S developed in cooperation with Sandia National Labs Photovoltaic Systems Department


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PV Design Pro was critical in my previous line of work as an engineer. I have a BSc in Alternative Energy and this software allows for precise ener...
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PV Design Pro was critical in my previous line of work as an engineer. I have a BSc in Alternative Energy and this software allows for precise energy production of the pv arrays. This is very critical information to provide for your clients because though in a sales driven environment, you want to ensure that the customer knows exactly what they are paying for. We encounter different roof orientations and weather patterns for various areas and locations, and this software ensures that for the solar panels selected a real life energy,kWh production can be tabulated given the annual conditions, and hence the estimated energy output for the lifetime of the system. With this data another deciding factor the customer can be accurately determined, that is, payback period. So investing in this software for this fast paced industry is a commitment to your customers that you are indeed critical of the information that they are being provided to ensure that their investments are taken seriously.

We are currently tendering for solar and prior to this, an internal consultation was undertaken to inform us of what system size (kW) and thus energy output to expect. And this will be used to determine if the company is being offered the best/correct system capacity. I do freelance energy audits and apart of the report includes the implementation of solar at the premises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV-DesignPro?

All relevant tools and functions are there to provide the necessary information such as system losses and production. You will be very please with this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PV-DesignPro:

Pv Design Pro is the ultimate solar photovoltaic design software that offers all critical data to make important design decisions. Software is incredibly accurate and the ease of use makes the task at hand less tedious and time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV-DesignPro solving and how is that benefiting you?

Accuracy of data to allow for consultants and customers make an informed decision. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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