Andrew Birch
Co-Founder
OpenSolar
OpenSolar offers a free, end-to-end solar design and sales application that enables solar professionals to manage marketing, lead generation, system design, and installation efficiently. The company also provides custom software solutions for solar manufacturers and finance companies to enhance their dealer network operations.
- Clean Technology
- Construction Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Software Only
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$26.6MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Adam Pryor
Founder
Product
Problem
Solar professionals often face challenges in managing various aspects of their business, including marketing, lead generation, system design, and installation, which can be inefficient and costly. Existing software solutions can be expensive, limiting accessibility for smaller businesses and hindering growth.
Solution
OpenSolar offers a free, end-to-end solar design and sales application designed to streamline operations for solar professionals. The platform provides tools for accurate 3D design, dynamic proposal generation, integrated finance options, and efficient project management. By offering a comprehensive suite of features at no cost, OpenSolar enables solar installers to optimize their workflows, reduce overhead, and focus on expanding their businesses. The platform also facilitates connections between solar professionals, manufacturers, and finance companies, fostering collaboration and driving industry growth.
Target Audience
OpenSolar primarily targets solar professionals, including installers, designers, and sales teams, as well as solar manufacturers and finance companies seeking to enhance their dealer network operations.
Features
- Accurate 3D solar system design with automated shading analysis
- Customizable, interactive online or PDF proposals with integrated communication tools
- Integrated finance options for seamless sales conversions
- Built-in CRM for lead and customer relationship management
- Automated bill of materials generation for accurate project costing
- On-demand permitting services for streamlined project approvals
- Open API for integration with existing CRM and business tools
- Multi-device support for accessibility on tablets, smartphones, PCs, and Macs
- Hardware catalog with trade and bulk discounts
- E-signature and payment processing for streamlined transactions