Feasibility studies

Gain a comprehensive understanding of your pre-selected sites and unlock the full potential of your renewable energy projects.

Unlock deep project insights

Visualize multiple data layers, like topography and restrictions, in one place, ensuring informed site decisions.

Compare scenarios in a flash

Evaluate and optimize different design options with one click for truly data-driven project planning.

Uncover buildable area insights

Automate parcel assessment to outpace competitors and maximize project opportunities.

Skip data prep, focus on development

Let seamless GIS integration deliver ready-to-use data, no manual formatting needed.

Prospect

Deliver accurate feasibility studies in minutes, empowering your team to quickly assess viability and advance more projects with confidence.

PVcase Prospect's advanced feasibility study capabilities help you streamline the process in 3 simple steps:

1. Add your buildable area parameters

Customize buildable area parameters, including slopes, tree coverage, waterways, and protected areas.

2. Run automated analysis

Instantly visualize buildable and unbuildable areas with a single click to pinpoint the best sites for your project.

3. Optimize your project outcome

Create preliminary layouts to understand project capacity and maximize energy generation within buildable areas.

Unlike traditional feasibility studies tools that require manual data handling, PVcase Prospect will empower you with:

Instant, reliable insights

Access precise data and results in seconds, eliminate manual errors and dramatically reduce preparation time.

Fast, consistent decision-making

Accelerate and standardize feasibility reviews across your team, quickly assess multiple parcels and confidently focus on viable sites.

Effortless reporting and collaboration

Generate and share reports with stakeholders at every step, driving your renewable energy goals forward.

Client experience

“Great product for early identification”

Andre Lopes

Design Engineer, BNRG Renewables

“Excellent tool to vet potential solar projects”

Quency Fahlgren

Senior Design Engineer, Seaboard Solar

One end-to-end platform for site selection, design, and yield optimization

Frequently asked questions

What is a solar project feasibility study, and why is it crucial for renewable energy development?

A solar project feasibility study rigorously assesses a potential site's suitability for solar development, going beyond basic site identification. It's crucial because it precisely determines what land is buildable and usable, uncovering practical constraints like challenging topography or protected areas. This detailed analysis provides essential, data-backed insights invaluable for de-risking your project, optimizing costs, and securing favorable negotiations.

How does PVcase Prospect's automated feasibility analysis save me time and accelerate project development?

PVcase Prospect transforms hours of manual GIS work into mere seconds. Our automated buildable area analysis instantly processes vast amounts of integrated data—including topography, protected zones, and waterways—to pinpoint usable land. This unparalleled speed allows you to evaluate numerous sites rapidly, quickly eliminate unsuitable options, and confidently move viable projects forward, accelerating your overall development timeline.

What specific data does PVcase Prospect use for its accurate buildable area analysis?

PVcase Prospect leverages integrated GIS data layers, all in the correct geographic coordinate system. This includes critical information such as detailed topography, tree coverage, waterways, and designated protected areas. By integrating this rich dataset, our platform ensures highly accurate identification of buildable and unbuildable zones, providing the precise insights you need for effective project planning.

Can PVcase Prospect identify and exclude unbuildable areas like steep slopes or floodplains?

Yes, PVcase Prospect allows you to define customizable parameters for your buildable area analysis. You can specify maximum acceptable slopes, and the system automatically excludes areas identified as waterways, floodplains, or protected zones. This ensures that your feasibility study highlights only the usable land, helping you avoid costly mistakes and streamline your project's environmental and regulatory compliance.

How does PVcase Prospect compare to traditional GIS tools for solar feasibility studies?

Unlike traditional GIS software that often requires manual data sourcing, adaptation, and extensive expertise, PVcase Prospect offers a purpose-built, highly intuitive solution. We provide pre-integrated, accurate data and automated analysis capabilities, eliminating the complex, time-consuming manual processes. This makes sophisticated feasibility studies accessible to a broader range of users, empowering your team to confidently assess project buildability without needing a dedicated GIS department.

PVcase Prospect is the new way of working

Turn complexity into clarity and confidently move your renewable project forward.