HelioScope vs. PV-DesignPro Comparison


HelioScope Folsom Labs	PV-DesignPro Maui Solar Energy Software
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HelioScope: About A web-based sales and design tool for solar professionals with the power to completely reshape your proposal generation process. From its robust 3D design engine and bankable energy yield simulator to its detailed financial calculator and drag-and-drop proposal editor; HelioScope makes responding to customer requests fast, easy, and bankable. We provide 3D design, rapid proposals, bankable simulations, unlimited designs, live support, single line diagrams, automatic cad export, one-click sharing, up to 5mw systems, 45,000 component library and global weather coverage and pan file support.	PV-DesignPro: About Standalone Photovoltaic system design and analysis tool. Hourly simulation, uses hourly climate files (239 U.S. locations included). Sandia Labs PV Model. Enhanced version of PV-DesignPro-S developed in cooperation with Sandia National Labs Photovoltaic Systems Department. PV-DesignPro v6.0 is a suite of Windows 95, 98, NT, Win2000, and Vista compatible software designed to simulate photovoltaic energy system operation on an hourly basis for one year, based on a user-selected climate and system design. Three versions of the PV-DesignPro program are included on the Solar Design Studio CD-ROM: "PV-DesignPro-S" for standalone systems with battery storage, "PV-DesignPro-G" for grid-connected systems with no battery storage, and "PV-DesignPro-P" for water pumping systems. Below is a screenshot of the "S" version of PV-DesignPro. The purpose of the programs are to aid in photovoltaic system design by providing accurate and in-depth information on likely system power output.
HelioScope: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	PV-DesignPro: Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
HelioScope: Audience Solar design software that helps companies with 3D designs	PV-DesignPro: Audience Solar designers in need of a solution to simulate photovoltaic energy system operation
HelioScope: Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	PV-DesignPro: Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Not Supported
HelioScope: API Offers API Not Supported	PV-DesignPro: API Offers API Not Supported
HelioScope: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos	PV-DesignPro: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
HelioScope: Pricing $79 per month Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	PV-DesignPro: Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
HelioScope: Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software	PV-DesignPro: Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software

HelioScope: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	PV-DesignPro: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
HelioScope: Company Information Folsom Labs Founded: 2011 United States www.helioscope.com	PV-DesignPro: Company Information Maui Solar Energy Software United States www.mauisolarsoftware.com
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HelioScope: PVCAD Mega PVComplete View All	PV-DesignPro: System Advisor Model (SAM) National Renewable Energy Laboratory View All
HelioScope: Categories Solar Supported Solar Design Supported	PV-DesignPro: Categories Solar Supported Solar Design Supported
HelioScope: Solar Features 2D/3D Drawing Supported Analytics / Reporting Not Supported Bill of Materials Not Supported CMMS Not Supported Estimating Not Supported Field Service Management Not Supported Permitting Not Supported Preventive Maintenance Not Supported Proposal Management Not Supported PV Animation Supported Solar Design Supported Solar Maintenance Management Not Supported Solar Monitoring Not Supported Solar Project Management Not Supported Solar Sales / CRM Not Supported
HelioScope: Integrations No info available.	PV-DesignPro: Integrations No info available.
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