The tool aims to streamline solar site design, helping developers optimise layouts in minutes.
PVFARM has begun beta testing of its new tool, currently referred to as RE PILOT, for optimising solar layout decision-making.
The tool, currently under development, automates evaluation processes for solar layouts by quickly analysing thousands of potential site configurations based on parameters such as pitch distance, direct current/alternating current ratio and racking system.
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It aims to reduce the time required for layout analysis from hours to minutes, replacing manual and spreadsheet-based workflows.
According to PVFARM, RE PILOT targets developers with limited engineering resources and those who have traditionally dedicated significant effort to determining optimal site layouts.
Industry participants often face fragmented design methods, using multiple software tools for satellite imagery, energy simulation, civil modelling and financial analysis.
This can lead to duplicated work and delays when late-stage engineering adjustments become necessary.
The layout phase remains critical in ensuring conceptual designs align with construction constraints as decisions made at this stage affect earthworks, cable routing, inverter loading, shading losses and long-term project returns.
PVFARM co-founder and CTO Maksim Markevich said: “We hear from our users every day that in today’s market, we simply can’t afford to design solar layouts the old way. Margins are tighter, constraints are tougher and profitability comes from squeezing the most out of every site.
“RE PILOT is built to guide developers quickly to that ‘sweet spot’ – testing options against financial targets and grid constraints in minutes, not days.”
PVFARM is currently inviting applications for the RE PILOT beta test. The beta phase is set to commence in late April 2026.
Participants will have the chance to offer direct feedback that will influence the final version of the tool, which aims to enhance the speed and quality standards of solar site layout assessment and selection.
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