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This page can only generate with the Easy PV or MCS self-consumption method selected in the Financial task. Navigate to the Financial task. Click the Financial inputs in the top right, then make sure MCS or Easy PV is selected: If you have opted to use a c...

The max voltage factors in both the open circuit voltage (Voc) and the temperature coefficient (ΔVoc/°C) of the panel. The value on the datasheet is measured at standard test conditions (STC) but the actual Voc of the panels will depend on the ambient temperat...

The overview image must be updated when changes are made to the design. To do this, navigate to the Customer proposal form (before clicking generate pdf) and scroll down to the Overview page section: Select Set Image and then Save.

The orthorectified map is geometrically corrected to give more accurate dimensions. The standard map uses raw satellite data which means dimensions may be distorted, particularly for sloped structures.   Where possible you will want to use the orthorectified ...

Easy PV returns the smallest cable cross-sectional area that achieves a voltage drop less than 1% of the voltage across the cable (or the largest cable if none do). The voltage drop along a cable is the product of the current and resistance. The current is ca...

For Quick Roof projects, you have to directly set the orientation rather than it being calculated based on the satellite map. This is done in degrees from south, going clockwise. For example: South: 0° from south  South-east: -45...

Weight loading calculations will often fail for plain tile roofs. This is because we use MCS default values for the tile weight, and the value for plain tiles is much higher than other roof coverings. If you are finding your calculations are failing when you d...

To model an east-west panel layout, create a flat roof or ground mount area in any design mode. In the panels task follow these steps: Add panels to the roof/area and then select 'No mounting'  Set the direction to east-west and configure the spacing as n...

Every homeowner investing in solar PV and battery storage is seeking a positive return on investment (ROI) alongside environmental benefits. As experts in the field, we (the installers and solutions providers) carry a crucial responsibility: ensuring customers...

Designing and selling solar PV systems isn’t just about technical accuracy. It’s about helping customers understand what they’re investing in and how their choices affect long‑term savings. A well‑structured proposal document can make the difference between co...

What is energy management? Energy management is the process of controlling how you use the energy a solar PV system generates and how and when energy is imported from, or exported to the grid. Instead of simply generating solar power and using it as it comes,...

The default financial settings you configure in your Easy PV account provide the baseline assumptions for every project. They save time by pre‑populating proposals with consistent values, but more importantly, they ensure that you can present customers with cr...

Sign Up To sign up to the marketplace you will need to complete this very short form to sign up. The terms of use are linked at the bottom of the form.  Pricing Settings To use the solar marketplace, you must set up automatic pricing rules so that the marke...

Where to find your leads? Leads that have been submitted through the solar marketplace can be located in the Leads tab on the Easy PV homepage. Following up leads You can email your new leads directly through Easy PV by clicking the contact button. This...