SolarEdge Designer

SolarEdge Designer is a browser-based design tool from inverter maker SolarEdge, launched in June 2018, that lets solar installers plan rooftop PV systems built around SolarEdge inverters, power optimizers and batteries. Users start from an address and HD satellite or custom imagery, model roofs in 2D or 3D with AI-assisted roof and obstacle detection, and view an irradiance map to place modules where annual sun is highest. The tool then strings and DC-cables the array automatically following SolarEdge design rules, validates the design instantly, and runs an energy simulation with shading and loss analysis. SolarEdge says the simulation was evaluated by DNV GL. Output includes customer proposals with financial and ROI forecasts, bills of materials as PDF or spreadsheet, and bulk optimizer barcode mapping. Designs can be exported to the SolarEdge Monitoring Platform for commissioning, to AutoCAD through DXF, and to PVsyst. Pricing is simple: SolarEdge charges no license or subscription fees and includes upgrades, because the tool is funded by hardware sales. It suits small and mid-size installers that already standardize on SolarEdge equipment and want a no-cost way to quote jobs. The main limitation is lock-in: inverter choices are limited to SolarEdge products, so it cannot compare brands. Reviews also note that it lacks single-line diagrams and wire sizing, so permit-grade electrical documentation and utility-scale ground-mount layouts need other tools. Independent user reviews are almost nonexistent on G2, SourceForge and Slashdot.