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Solar Design Hub
The complete professional guide to solar PV system design — from roof modeling and shading analysis through energy simulation, financial modeling, and proposals that close deals.
Start Learning9 Chapters. Professional Solar Design, Start to Finish.
We've structured the full solar design workflow into 9 focused chapters — from fundamentals and roof modeling through shading analysis, energy simulation, and financial modeling. Each chapter is written for solar professionals, with real formulas, European standards, and tool-agnostic guidance.
Solar Design Fundamentals
Core concepts of solar PV system design: components, loss factors, design parameters, European grid codes, and the end-to-end workflow every designer needs.
Roof Modeling & Assessment
Satellite imagery, LiDAR, drone surveys, and 3D roof modeling — how professional installers assess rooftops before design begins.
Panel Layout & Placement
Tilt angles, azimuth, inter-row spacing, and east-west vs south-facing layouts — maximizing yield per square meter on any roof type.
Shading Analysis
Near shading, far shading, horizon profiles, and bypass diode behavior — how to quantify and mitigate shading losses for any site.
Energy Simulation & Yield Calculation
P50 vs P90 probability estimates, TMY weather data, PVsyst simulation workflow, and how to produce bankable energy yield reports.
Financial Modeling
IRR, NPV, LCOE, payback period, and sensitivity analysis — building financial models that satisfy investors, lenders, and customers.
Solar Proposals
What every winning proposal must include, how to present financials visually, and using proposal software to cut turnaround from days to minutes.
Electrical Design & SLDs
String sizing, MPPT calculation, DC/AC cable sizing, protection devices, and automated single-line diagram generation for permit packages.
Commercial Solar Design
C&I rooftop, ground mount, and carport design — load analysis, structural constraints, central vs string inverters, and EPC-grade handover documentation.
Who Is This Hub For?
Whether you're learning solar PV design from scratch or sharpening your skills across simulation and electrical design — this hub has you covered.
Solar Designers
Learning solar PV design or deepening your skills across simulation, shading, and electrical design.
Solar Installers
Running your own designs and want to improve accuracy, reduce errors, and speed up proposals.
Solar Businesses
Building a design team or evaluating software tools to scale project delivery.
Design Faster. Win More Projects.
SurgePV combines every tool covered in this hub — 3D roof modeling, shading simulation, energy yield, financial modeling, and proposals — in one platform.
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