HelioScope: Cloud-Based Solar Design Software for Commercial Engineering
HelioScope
Tool/Website Description
For engineers transitioning from residential layouts to complex commercial and utility-scale projects, HelioScope solar provides a robust, cloud-native platform that bridges the gap between sales concepts and construction-ready plans. Its intuitive interface belies a powerful engineering core, capable of automating tasks that traditionally required multiple specialized programs. A key differentiator is its integrated 3D shading and terrain modeling, which calculates production impacts in real-time without exporting data to separate software.
The platform includes an extensive, regularly updated database of modules and inverters, while its electrical calculation engine ensures designs are compliant with the latest NEC standards. By centralizing the entire design process, HelioScope significantly reduces the time from initial site assessment to a permit-ready package, making it an indispensable tool for engineering firms and large installers focused on accuracy and efficiency.
For foundational research on large-scale solar integration, consult the publications from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
