PV*SOL
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Plans and prices
From PV*SOL's own pricing page, checked 14 Nov 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PV*SOL 3-month license | €195 a month | one license per user · any number of devices, not at the same time · all program and database updates · email and telephone support · 3-month license, plus VAT |
| PV*SOL premium 3-month license | €285 a month | one license per user · any number of devices, not at the same time · all program and database updates · email and telephone support · 3-month license, plus VAT |
| PV*SOL one-year license | €585 a year | one license per user · any number of devices, not at the same time · all program and database updates · email and telephone support · plus VAT |
| PV*SOL premium one-year license | €845 a year | one license per user · any number of devices, not at the same time · all program and database updates · email and telephone support · plus VAT |
The facts
Each one read from PV*SOL's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D design
- PV*SOL premium is professional software for 3D design and simulation of photovoltaic systems, including precise shading analysis.checked 14 Nov 2026
- 3D map data
- High-resolution orthophotos and elevation data come from the Google Solar API, and 3D building models for Germany come from Rexplorer.checked 14 Nov 2026
- 3D module limit
- In PV*SOL premium 2027, 3D design allows up to 15,000 modules for roof-mounted systems and 10,000 for ground-mounted systems.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Climate data
- Worldwide locations use Meteonorm 9 data for 2001–2020, and PVGIS, Solcast, and SolarAnywhere are also available.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Component database
- PV*SOL premium currently lists over 30,000 PV modules, 8,500 inverters, and 12,500 battery systems, plus electric vehicles and power optimizers, updated by manufacturers.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Dynamic tariffs
- PV*SOL premium 2027 can define tariffs with capacity prices and import dynamic tariffs.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Financial analysis
- Using feed-in tariffs already in the database plus the user’s system costs, PV*SOL produces an economic analysis of the plant over 20 years.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Mounting-system integrations
- PV*SOL premium connects to K2 Base and the Renusol PV-Configurator so the PV system does not have to be planned twice.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Operating system
- PV*SOL requires Windows 10 (64-bit, latest service pack) or Windows 11 (64-bit).checked 14 Nov 2026
- Project reports
- PV*SOL premium creates project reports with simulation results and technical details in 24 languages and exports them as Word or PDF documents.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Technical support
- Technical support hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00, and Friday 9:00–12:00.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Usage analytics
- PV*SOL’s Matomo analytics send no personal data: the IP address is anonymised and project data that could identify a person is not collected.checked 14 Nov 2026
- What it does
- PV*SOL designs and simulates modern PV systems from small rooftops and commercial roofs through solar parks of up to 100,000 modules.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Who it is for
- The software is used by engineers, system designers, architects, installers, and craftsmen in heating, electrical, and building technology.checked 14 Nov 2026
Money
- Trial limit
- The free 30-day trial includes all features except printing and saving the project report.checked 14 Nov 2026
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