SolarLayoutSolarLayout
Utility-scale PV · Windows desktop

From KMZ boundary to complete layout, in minutes.

SolarLayout reads your KMZ boundary, places MMS tables, routes cables, positions inverters and estimates energy yield — in minutes, not days.

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Input
KMZBoundary + exclusion polygons
Output
KMZ · DXF · PDFLayout, BoQ, yield report
Topology
String & CentralFixed-tilt, ICR @ 1/18 MWp
site_boundary.kmz · 184.3 ha · 12 obstructionsAuto-layout · 47.2 MWp
EXCL · pond220kV corridor · setback 35mINV-01INV-02INV-03INV-04ICR-01pitch 4.5m · GCR 0.42N
Capacity DC
47.2 MWp
GCR
0.42
Tables
1,184
Inverters
4 × CUF
01 / Products

Choose the right plan for your project.

Pick the depth of automation your project stage needs. Calculations are pooled per purchase.

PV Layout · Basic

Boundary → Layout

$1.99one-time · 5 calcs
  • KMZ boundary import with multi-area support
  • Automatic MMS table placement
  • Inverter and lightning arrester placement
  • KMZ + DXF export
5 calculationsLearn more →
Most usedPV Layout · Pro

Layout + Cabling

$4.99one-time · 10 calcs
  • All Basic capabilities included
  • AC + DC cable routing with quantities
  • ICR placement at 1 per 18 MWp
  • KMZ, DXF and PDF report export
10 calculationsLearn more →
PV Layout · Pro Plus

Layout + Yield

$14.99one-time · 50 calcs
  • All Pro capabilities included
  • Energy yield analysis
  • P50 / P75 / P90 exceedance values
  • Plant generation estimates
50 calculationsLearn more →
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02 / Pipeline

From boundary to deliverable.

Four steps. No re-keying coordinates between Google Earth, AutoCAD and PVsyst.

Step 01

Import boundary

Upload your site boundary file

Step 02

Configure parameters

Configure module and plant specs

Step 03

Generate layout

Software creates your layout automatically

Step 04

Export deliverables

Download KMZ, DXF, and PDF reports

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03 / The application

A look inside SolarLayout.

Selected views from the Windows desktop application.

SolarLayout — Project: Karnataka_47MW_phase1.kmz
PROPERTIESmodule.Wp555tables1,184row.pitch4.5mGCR0.42DC.cap47.20 MWpAC.cap37.76 MWacDC:AC1.25inverters4ICR3LA28CABLESDC.string12,840 mDC.combiner3,210 mAC.LV1,420 mINV-01 selected
Layout canvas — table grid, inverters, exclusionsView · Layout/2D
BoQ — cable schedule
CABLESIZERUN (m)QTYIS-CODEDC string4 mm²12,8401,184IS 14255DC combiner95 mm²3,21048IS 1554AC LV240 mm²1,42012IS 7098AC HV (33kV)300 mm²1,8603IS 7098Earth25 mm²5,640—IS 3043Total24,970 m
Cable schedule — automatic from layoutPro / Pro Plus
Yield report
P5094.6 GWhP7590.2 GWhP9086.1 GWhCUF22.8 %JFMAMJJASOND
Yield report — P50/P75/P90, monthly generationPro Plus only
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04 / Requirements

System requirements.

SolarLayout is a Windows desktop application. Internet is required for entitlement validation only.

Operating systemWindows 10 (64-bit) or higher
RAM8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
Disk space1.2 GB for application, 500 MB working
Display1920 × 1080 minimum
Additional softwareNone required
Internet connectionRequired for entitlement validation

Inputs and outputs

SolarLayout reads and writes the file formats already used in the standard utility-scale solar workflow.

Reads
.kmz
Writes
.kmz · .dxf · .pdf
compatible with: AutoCAD · QGIS · Google Earth Pro
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