Expansive Database

Selecting design criteria from PVCAD’s integrated databases not only saves time but reduces the risk of costly errors and omissions. We are constantly growing our database of thousands of different inverters, modules, and racking partners. Users can also add their own equipment using the database button in the PVCAD ribbon. 

Accurate

PVCAD uses production modeling powered by the system advisory model created by NREL. Accurate 8760 data gives hour by hour production data over the course of the entire year. We use the most up to data weather data available with global coverage provided by Meteonorm. Lastly modeling in AutoCAD allows for the most precise system measurements available with any drafting software.

Efficient

With valuable resources at arm’s reach, designers can achieve expert results. Solar professionals can do away with needless repetition and start to make solar plans quickly and efficiently. Just a few of our many features are listed below.

• Array Layout
• Equipment Database
• Bill of Materials
• Single Line Drawings
• Energy Production Modeling
• Wind Zone Calculations
• Fast Design Comparison Between Versions

Requirements for running PVCAD
First, please check that your computer meets the minimum requirements to install and run PVCAD. The system must have

• an x-64-based processor
• a 64-bit operating system
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 1,024 x 768 display resolution with true color (1,600 x 1,050 with true color recommended)
• Microsoft Windows, no older than XP Professional (SP2)
• Microsoft Excel