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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

It have good simulation and nice work and design also Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

Need to upgrade and add some missing skills Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

Calculating and simulating Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PV*SOL Overview

What is PV*SOL?

PV*SOL is a software for the configuration and shade analysis for PV systems. Designed for planners, architects, designers and technicians, you can calculate solar output, panel sizing and economic forecasting for your system.

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PV*SOL is a software for the configuration and shade analysis for PV systems. Designed for planners, architects, designers and technicians, you can calculate solar output, panel sizing and economic forecasting for your system.


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Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Berlin, Germany
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16 employees on LinkedIn®

Recent PV*SOL Reviews

KW
Konrad W.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Comprehensive Review of PVSol"
- User friendly Interface - Detailed simulations - 3D visualization - Versatility in Design - Detailed Reporting
Verified User
U
Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
3.0 out of 5
"Intuitivo ma non è solo"
Molto intuitivo per quanto riguarda la scelta dell'orientamento dei moduli FV di ocnseguenza ti rende più veloce nell'elaborazione
GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.
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GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"A review of how the PV*SOL software assists me with my company."
The software is very useful for positioning photovoltaic arrays and associating inverters, which I really appreciate because it saves a significant...
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Muhammad U.
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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

Detailed Simulation: PV*SOL is known for its detailed and accurate simulation capabilities. It allows users to model various aspects of solar PV systems, including panel types, shading effects, orientation, and more, which helps in predicting system performance with precision.

Financial Analysis: The software often includes tools for financial analysis, enabling users to assess the economic viability of solar projects. This can be valuable for determining the return on investment (ROI) and payback period.

User-Friendly Interface: Many users find PV*SOL to have an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals in the field.

Support and Documentation: The availability of customer support and comprehensive documentation can be essential for users to navigate and make the most of the software effectively.

Regular Updates: Software updates and improvements are essential to keeping up with industry standards and best practices. Users appreciate it when software developers regularly release updates to enhance functionality and address issues.

Compatibility: Compatibility with other software tools and the ability to export or import data can streamline workflow for users who rely on multiple tools for their projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

Complexity: PV*SOL can be quite comprehensive, which may make it seem complex for beginners or those who are new to solar energy system design. Some users might find it challenging to learn and use all of its features effectively.

Cost: Depending on the version and features, PV*SOL can be relatively expensive, especially for smaller businesses or individuals with limited budgets.

Hardware Requirements: Like many simulation software tools, PV*SOL may have specific hardware requirements. Users with older or less powerful computers may experience performance issues.

Learning Curve: While the interface is generally considered user-friendly, there can still be a learning curve associated with understanding how to input data correctly and interpret the results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

solar PV systems offer a range of solutions to common challenges faced by green building consultants, from improving energy efficiency and sustainability to reducing costs and enhancing a building's marketability. By incorporating solar energy into their projects, consultants can contribute to a greener, more sustainable built environment while benefiting their clients economically and environmentally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GUILHERME MENDONCA DOS SANTOS M.
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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

The software is very useful for positioning photovoltaic arrays and associating inverters, which I really appreciate because it saves a significant amount of time when we handle multiple projects in a day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

I'm not particularly fond of the 3D visualization; it could be more intuitive in terms of how the structure is rotated or zoomed in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

The software helps to make all processes faster and more accurate, especially those related to projects and budgets for client services, automating the cost and monthly or annual generation process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

- User friendly Interface

- Detailed simulations

- 3D visualization

- Versatility in Design

- Detailed Reporting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

- Customer support

- Limited Compability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

- Accurate system design and simulations

- Shading Analysis

- Financial Visability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

Molto intuitivo per quanto riguarda la scelta dell'orientamento dei moduli FV di ocnseguenza ti rende più veloce nell'elaborazione Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

esistono molti altri programmi che permettono di avere le stesse funzionalità Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

Permette di avere all'istatne la produzione energetica del luogo Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richard H.
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New Product Introduction Product Engineer cum Process Engineer
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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

Friendly user-interface which is easy to navigate around without much fuss, giving users to create some detailed solar system designs with a vast library of modules and inverters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

Some aspects of the software could be further improved. For example;

1) User friendliness could be further improved to reduce the steep learning curve

2) Lack of advanced features to track systems or provide complex shading scenarios

3) Streamlining data transfer processes to better improve software efficiency on handling larger and much more complex projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

PV*SOL helped to address on some problems such as:

1) Design on Complex Solar Design Systems that requires multiple variables such as module selection, shading analysis and/or system

configurations by simplifying the processes.

2) Reduction of error checking required with some Solar Design, this helped to reduce leadtime resulting in an efficient turn around. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

Its user friendly interface and accurate calculations make my job more manageable. The regular updates and improvements regarding database and meteorological data importation are highly valued. Overall PV*SOL is a tool for any professional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

When it comes to design possibilities. It may not be suitable for heavy software usage making it less versatile for projects. Moreover in depth KPIs and detailed analytics are lacking, which can limit its usefulness, for decision makers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its efficient features and user friendly interface simplify the process of designing and optimizing systems. This saves time and effort in designing PV systems enabling me to present high quality designs to my customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

Personally it's a very intuitive software, friendly to those who are new to the solar market. And it delivers a pretty complete report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

It crashes sometimes and it can not manage large solar powerplants very well. It gets lagger, and eventually stops working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

It serves as a tool for designing solar systems in a very easy and client friendly way. Within about 10 to 30minutes I can design very simple to advanced systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Khalil T.
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Solar PV Project Lead Engineer
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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

PV*SOL is one of the best software I have used to design rooftop PV projects, especially with its advanced 3D tools. Also, the output files are well structured and make the deliverables professional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

I prefer an upgrade concerning the database for new PV modules ( Half-cells, N-type,..), and meteo data importation using TMY files that are compatible with PV*SOL Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

PV*SOL is a solid software and gives a professional representation of PV projects for decision-makers using its KPIs for projects approval and during the project's bidding process Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adarsh C.
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What do you like best about PV*SOL?

It is free to use and easy to use for solar plant designing.i generally use for solar plant designing and capacity estimation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PV*SOL?

Some databases is slow and Not Responding' message appears sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PV*SOL solving and how is that benefiting you?

I generally used for frequently generate solar model without a heavy software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.