The system of choice for
professional pv system planning

PV*SOL is the leading software used by planners, architects, installers and skilled technicians
around the world to plan and design efficient PV systems.

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Some of the worlds biggest and most innovative solar companies are already using PV*SOL

Solar PV design done right

Designing customized solar systems is a complicated task that requires solar engineers to take into account a multitude of factors, such as size and orientation of the system, number and usage time of electrical appliances, general climate and sun radiation of the system, local grid distribution and capacity and much more.

PV*SOL helps you do all that and more so you can focus on designing efficient and economic rentable photovoltaic systems. All from within a practical and user-friendly interface.

prediction

Accurate predictions
Make better design decisions based on intelligent simulation models of your pv solar system

report

Detailed proposals
Help clients and partners understand the specifics of their solar installation with appealing professional reports

forecasting

Financial forecasting
Incorporate financial incentives and complex tarif structures resulting in better financial planing

Top Features

Shading

3D Shading Analysis

A real-world representation of the shading from surrounding objects is extremely important for precisely calculating yields.

With PV*SOL premium you can visualize all roof-integrated or mounted systems - even on the ground - with up to 5,000 modules in 3D and calculate shading on the basis of 3D objects.

Feature available only in PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium not available in PV*SOL
Battery Storage

Battery Storage Systems

Plan your own battery storage system by quickly and easily selecting the batteries used and defining the battery inverter and charging strategy.

Alternatively, you can load complete battery storage systems from leading manufacturers. Due to the reliable and validated simulation models, you can make even more precise statements about the self-consumption and self-sufficiency rates.

Feature available in PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium available in PV*SOL
maps

Maps Import

Buildings and objects can be created quickly and easily by using floor plan drawings and satellite maps. It must be drawn only the respective contours and then the building can be extruded by entering the height.

Thus, for example, any building shapes with a flat roof can be produced.

Feature available only in PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium not available in PV*SOL
electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles

In PV*SOL premium you can select an electric car from the database. Then, after entering the corresponding daily mileage for the car, PV*SOL premium calculates how much solar energy needs to be used in order to charge the car.

The software also calculates the cost per 100 kilometers driving distance, with and without the use of photovoltaics.

Feature available in PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium available in PV*SOL
database

Always up-to-date Database

The extensive database contains pv modules, inverter data sets, battery systems and economic tariffs that are continuously updated and extended by the automatic update function. The data is maintained online directly by the respective manufacturers.

 

Feature available in PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium available in PV*SOL
load profiles

Predefined Load Profiles

The database contains a large number of relevant load profiles for residencial and commercial consumers. All the load profiles can be customized using the integrated load profile editor. PV*SOL also allows you to import new load profiles.

 

Feature available in PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium available in PV*SOL
reports

Configurable Project Report

The project report is freely configurable allowing you to select which content to display. There are multiple variants and templates available, for example as a customer presentation or for project documentation purposes. Easily export all results as Word or PDF file.

 

Feature available in PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium

available in PV*SOL premium available in PV*SOL

Feature Overview

PV*SOL premium contains all the features of PV*SOL with the addition of detailed 3D modelling.

PV*SOL premium
PV*SOL premium
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Supported Systems

 

 

Grid Connected Systems

included

included

Off-Grid Systems

included

included

Storage Systems

included

included

Electric Car Option

included

included

PV tracking systems

included

included

Available Database Data

 

 

Climate Data

8.000 data points

8.000 data points

Climate Data Generation and Import

included

included

PV Modules

> 17.000 modules

> 17.000 modules

Grid Connected Inverters

> 4.000 inverters in database

> 4.000 inverters in database

Battery Systems

> 900 battery systems in database

> 900 battery systems in database

Electric Cars

included

included

Feed-In and Net-Metering Tarrifs

included

included

Regular Database Updates*
(requires a valid software maintenance)

included

included

Load Profiles

 

 

Use predefined load profiles

included

included

Define your own customized load profiles

included

included

Import your load profiles

included

included

Combine various load profiles

included

included

Planning Assistance

 

 

Detailed Project Report

included

included

Detailed Circuit Diagram

included

included

Cable Plan

included

not included

Dimensioning Plan

included

not included

Visualization

 

 

2D Roof Visualization

included

included

Photorealistic Presentation

included

included

3D Visualization

included

not included

Shade Analysis

 

 

3D Shading Analysis

included

not included

3D Preview of Sun Position

included

not included

Import Maps and Ground Plans

included

not included

Import 3D Files from CAD Programs

included

not included

Pricing

PV*SOL premium

PV*SOL premium

Do you need help?
Let us help you choose the right software version. Our sales team will answer your question and help you with other topics regarding software maintenance and upgrading from older versions.

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Full Licence

Get the best results with our flagship product using 3D technology for precise and realistic pv system design.

The full licence includes lifetime unrestricted use, and 6 months software maintenance and support.

1,295.00 EUR

plus VAT, direct download

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Software Maintenance

Be always up-to-date and benefit from the many new features, optimized algorithms and overall higher state-of-the-art technology.

This annual maintenance fee includes all program and database updates.

233.10 EUR

plus VAT

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PV*SOL

PV*SOL

Do you need help?
Let us help you choose the right software version. Our sales team will answer your question and help you with other topics regarding software maintenance and upgrading from older versions.

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Full Licence

Get the best results with our flagship product using 2D technology for precise and realistic pv system design.

The full licence includes lifetime unrestricted use, and 6 months software maintenance and support.

895.00 EUR

plus VAT, direct download

Buy now

Software Maintenance

Be always up-to-date and benefit from the many new features, optimized algorithms and overall higher state-of-the-art technology.

This annual maintenance fee includes all program and database updates.

161.10 EUR

plus VAT, direct download

Buy now

Versioning and Requirements

System Requirements

PV*SOL premium

Internet Access: Necessary
Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB
Hard Disk Drive: 1.4 GB
Monitor Resolution: at least 1.280 x 768 pixel
Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11 (latest service packs each)
Graphics: DirectX compatible (at least Vers. 9.0c), 2 GB, OpenGL support
Other: Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 Redistributable Package

PV*SOL

Internet Access: Necessary
Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB
Hard Disk Drive: 1.1 GB
Monitor Resolution: at least 1.280 x 768 pixel
Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11 (latest service packs each)
Graphics: 2 GB, OpenGL support
Other: Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 Redistributable Package

Get Support

Online Help

Visit the help pages for PV*SOL and PV*SOL premium to get a quick start using the programs and for a useful technical reference.

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Get answers and information to help you use the software.
Our sales and technical team are available to you via chat, email, forum, telephone and live webinar. We often come up with new video tutorials to help you get started with PV*SOL and to make sure you know all the features available in the program.

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