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Description

PV F-CHART is an all-encompassing software tool for analyzing and designing photovoltaic systems. This program offers estimates of monthly-average performance for every hour throughout the day. It employs calculation methods established by the University of Wisconsin, which effectively utilize solar radiation data while considering the statistical fluctuations in both radiation and energy loads. Additionally, it includes weather data for more than 300 locations, with the flexibility to integrate more data as needed. The program also features hourly load profiles for each month, adjustments for statistical load variations, time-of-day pricing for energy transactions, and comprehensive life-cycle economic analysis that includes cash flow considerations and monthly variations in parameters. By integrating these diverse functionalities, PV F-CHART stands out as a robust solution for photovoltaic system analysis.

Description

Nearly all solar professionals, at 98%, perform technical onsite assessments prior to construction, and more than half of them do this before finalizing a sale. Despite these efforts, solar companies often invest hours using ladders and manual measurements on rooftops, which can slow down project timelines, compromise precision, and elevate safety hazards. By leveraging drone technology and advanced 3D modeling, Scanifly’s solar design software significantly reduces the need for roof climbs, cutting onsite time by as much as 90%, and enhances design precision to prevent costly redesigns, change orders, or delays during installation. Traditional tools like ladders, tape measures, and handwritten notes can result in inaccuracies and errors due to guesswork. In contrast, the integration of drones and 3D modeling tools optimizes the workflow, boosting efficiency, safety, and design accuracy. Capture images using your drone (JPEG format) to digitize various aspects of the project. Furthermore, this innovative technology automatically generates scaled 3D models of the proposed sites, providing a comprehensive overview for solar planning.

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API Access

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Pricing Details

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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

F-Chart Software

Country

United States

Website

fchartsoftware.com/pvfchart/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Scanifly

Country

United States

Website

scanifly.com

Product Features

Solar

2D/3D Drawing No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Bill of Materials No 
CMMS No 
Estimating No 
Field Service Management No 
PV Animation No 
Permitting No 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Proposal Management No 
Solar Design No 
Solar Maintenance Management No 
Solar Monitoring No 
Solar Project Management No 
Solar Sales / CRM No 

Product Features

Drone Mapping

2D Maps No 
3D Maps No 
Annotations No 
Compare Maps No 
Distance Measurement No 
Elevation Profiles No 
Overlays No 
Photogrammetry No 
Sharing Tools No 
Site Progress Tracking No 
Virtual Inspections No 

Solar

2D/3D Drawing No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Bill of Materials No 
CMMS No 
Estimating No 
Field Service Management No 
PV Animation No 
Permitting No 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Proposal Management No 
Solar Design No 
Solar Maintenance Management No 
Solar Monitoring No 
Solar Project Management No 
Solar Sales / CRM No 

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