PVcase

Maximal C&I Rooftop Solar Capacity

PVcase Roof Mount is an AutoCAD-native 3D design solution that addresses the complexities of commercial and industrial rooftop solar installations by automating precise modeling, obstruction avoidance, structural compliance, and stringing to maximize solar capacity and efficiency on challenging, multi-level rooftops.

C&I rooftops are anything but simple

Complex shapes, HVAC units, vents, and strict structural rules can make C&I rooftops challenging — but with precise 3D design solutions, these challenges turn into opportunities to maximize usable space, ensure structural safety, and unlock the full potential of every project.

Key challenges in C&I rooftop solar design

Modeling complexity

Creating and configuring building footprints and roof layouts manually is time-consuming and prone to error, leading to misaligned PV arrays and costly rework throughout the design process.

Non-compliant exports

Difficulty exporting final designs and structural data in a format ready for permit review and structural engineer sign-off.

Obstruction headaches

Manually placing modules to avoid complex rooftop equipment consumes engineering hours and introduces errors.

Suboptimal capacity

Leaving valuable rooftop areas unused due to poor spatial optimization and inefficient module placement algorithms.

The PVcase Roof Mount solution

PVcase Roof Mount is a specialized, AutoCAD-native solution designed to meet the specific demands of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar. Maximize capacity, avoid obstructions, and ensure structural integrity by automating complex calculations to deliver layouts that balance energy output with structural compliance and safety.

Why choose PVcase Roof Mount?

Avoid project obstructions

Leverage the true 3D modeling environment to place modules around complex rooftop equipment (HVAC, parapets) efficiently, ensuring maximum module density while maintaining safety setbacks.

Generate complex system layouts in minutes

Automate layouts on complex, multi-level roofs in minutes, achieving higher accuracy than generic 2D or basic cloud tools that struggle with complicated C&I geometry.

Automate stringing and wiring

Develop accurate string plans and wiring layouts in just minutes. Automation reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and keeps your electrical design phase moving forward efficiently.

Generate permit-ready documentation

Produce detailed, permit-compliant documentation flexibly — including string plans and preliminary wiring layouts — that meet local authority requirements. With precise structural and electrical exports, your permitting process moves more efficiently from submission to final approval.

Client experience

"Great software! Very intuitive and easy to export"

— Renee Terman, PV Designer at Engie

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