PVCAD MEGA

Automated Plan Sets for Ground Mounts

Precision to quickly layout and engineer ground-mounted solar – includes all functionality of PVCAD for resi and C&I solar designs.

Available to customers with or without an AutoCAD license!

Compatible with PVComplete’s web-based tool, PVSketch MEGA

Fast Layouts

Use automation to complete 1GW layouts in seconds.

Increase Reliability

Reduce errors with standardization while designing for complexity .

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

Simplify your utility scale
solar designs today!