PVcase provides site selection and design software for commercial and utility-scale solar projects, utilizing automated parcel search and buildable area analysis to identify viable land quickly. Their tools enhance the efficiency of solar PV system design and yield estimation, significantly reducing layout time and improving project accuracy.
Funding
$123.6M raised to dateRaised 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.
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Problem
Designing solar PV systems requires manually intensive processes to identify viable sites and optimize layouts, leading to inefficiencies and potential inaccuracies in yield estimation. This can result in suboptimal project designs and increased development costs.
Solution
PVcase offers a software suite that automates the site selection, design, and yield estimation processes for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial solar projects. The platform streamlines land assessment by automating parcel searches and buildable area analysis, enabling users to quickly identify suitable locations. Its AutoCAD-based tools facilitate the efficient planning, design, and optimization of solar PV systems, significantly reducing layout time and improving project accuracy. Additionally, PVcase provides cloud-based energy modeling software that empowers solar engineers and developers to estimate the performance of photovoltaic power plants with precision.
Target Audience
PVcase targets solar developers, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) companies, and solar engineers involved in utility-scale, commercial, and industrial PV projects.
Features
- Automated parcel search and buildable area analysis for rapid site selection
- AutoCAD-based solar design tools for ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems
- Cloud-based energy modeling for accurate yield estimation
- Automated terrain following tracker design
- Shading analysis to optimize module placement and minimize losses
- Electrical generation analysis for preliminary design
- Integration with industry-standard CAD software