Hi Chad - We've been using Solar Census which has some very nice features for sales reps. It is fast and easy to use - a layout can typically be created in about 15 minutes. It uses LIDAR data to calculate the pitch of the roof and estimate shade and we've found it to be generally quite accurate. I think it has a limited geography or where it works, so it may not be available in your area. The layout is nice to share with clients and shows them shade on a per module basis. Here is a sample:
[image: Inline image 1] We also have a subscription to nearmap which is like Google Earth but much more up to date and higher resolution. It can really help get accurate roof measurements. I know that Solarcity (now Tesla) uses EagleView, but we haven't tried it: https://www.eagleview.com/ -August On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Chad Waits <[email protected]> wrote: > Wrenches, > > Wondering what you folks are using for array mock-ups in your proposal > tools. Since Bright Harvest¹s array-o-metic went black, we¹ve tried Aurora > and Helioscope, but they seem to be too time consuming and functionally > more > than what we need. All we¹re looking to do is place some simulated modules > on a satellite photo with a program that is simple enough for a salesman to > use. Any input is appreciated. > > Thanks! > > Chad Waits > President/Owner Net Zero Solar > 101 W. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85705 > Office: 520-207-4053 > Cell: 520-270-4873 > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer > > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: [email protected] Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
