Pylon Observer
Solar Design Software
See how Pylon can create a solar quote in under 2 minutes
1
Start with an address
Pylon works in all countries where residential solar is popular, but you will find better imagery results in Australia, New Zealand, USA, and the Netherlands.
2
Confirm location
& get hi-res imagery
Pylon includes recent high-resolution imagery as part of its software package. You can also import your own custome imagery.
3
Toggle historical imagery
Look back at the installation site over time to see how obstructions and shadows move throughout the year.
4
Drag panels to roof
Select from one of the panels in Pylon's component database and drag them onto the roof, then drag across the roof using the build tool to duplicate your panels.
5
Select an inverter & string panels together
Pick from one of the inverters in Pylon's database and string your solar panels together in the desired array formation.
6
Calculate shading
The 3D Shading Feature uses the length of shadows and the angle of the sun to calculate the dimensions of obstructions.
7
Add annotations
Make installations easier for the on-site team with annotations that show access, safety, and install features.
8
Upload grid data
Proceed to System Configuration to upload NEM12 interval data analysis from the grid to inspect existing energy habits.
9
Add storage and get load profiles
Choose a storage solution and generate a load profile that matches your customer's existing energy consumption habits.
10
Model financial projections
Apply electricity rates and past bills to energy consumption habits and predict the future cost or feedback tarrifs for your solar system.
You are now ready to send your quote
Grow your solar business with
$0 Monthly Fees
Design in 2 minutes
A smart studio with all the tools you need to design better solar proposals in under 2 minutes.
High-res imagery
Unbelievable imagery coverage with 5cm per pixel resolution, included in Pylon.
3D solar shading
Accurately model solar shading for your install site in seconds using Pylon's 3D Shading engine.
Interval data analysis
Import NEM12 grid data to produce seasonal, monthly, weekly and daily interval data analysis.
Load profiles
Model load profiles for your solar system to determine grid reliance and storage needs.
Financial projections
Analyse energy bills, interval data, and load profiles to demonstrate ROI for your customers.
Installer job sheets
One-click installer job sheets keep everyone on the same page, with a QR code for easy sharing.
Web & PDF proposals
Win more business with beautiful animated proposals, esignatures & payment processing.