PVCAD MEGA
Designs for Ground Mounts and Rooftops
Precision to quickly design and engineer ground-mounted solar – comes with of PVCAD for Resi and C&I solar engineering.
Available to customers with or without an AutoCAD license!
Compatible with PVComplete’s web-based tool, PVSketch MEGA
Standardize with Speed
Complete 1GW layouts in seconds with a standard methodology.
Standard and Utility Mode
Ground mount, rooftop, or carport projects with different modes.
Customize
Create access roads, equipment pads, or common obstructions.
Site Feasibility
Ensure that your project is worth investing, analyze BOM and budgets.
Export to PVSyst
Easily export to PVSyst to evaluate and benchmark production.
AI to Assist
Rely on our AI to help with designing all project stages.
Product Features
Define Ground Mount Area
Draw and identify project area:
- Use our map or import from KML or PVSketch Mega
- Create multiple GM areas and define obstructions
- Setback configuration, access roads, select POI
Layout Modules & Pick Equipment
Complete key PV layout features in seconds:
- Easily pick or change modules & racking systmes
- Set string length and blocks for fixed tilt or 1-axis trackers
- Define GCR, string lengths and more
- Optimize to a specific capacity limit, set an IX point
Pier Schedule & Topo Analysis
Go deeper on site analysis with key topo imports:
- Import survey or use our Google Elevation Services natively
- Set limits for your layout slope tolerance and trackers
- Run a pier analysis to get heights of each pier
- Export your pier schedule for your customized system
Stringing and Electrical
- Quickly select inverter type and create inverter sections
- Insert inverters and auto string or assign structures
- String your modules to inverters and inverters to POI
- Export string lengths and wire sizing through BOM feature
Collaborate and Develop
Generate key reports and export designs
- Export 3D scene to PVSyst or use in-app energy model
- Side-by-side version control and comparison
- Complete bankable, permit-ready designs
- Build BOM and evaluate budget
