# SurgePV

> SurgePV is an AI-powered solar design, simulation, and proposal software platform for solar installers and EPCs.
> Founded in 2025. Headquartered in London, UK with offices in Ahmedabad (India), Cologne (Germany), and Leeuwarden (Netherlands).
> Serves solar installers, EPCs and design teams worldwide, with the product interface and compliance library published in 9 languages.
> Category: SoftwareApplication > BusinessApplication > Solar Design Software
> Website: https://www.surgepv.com

## Entity Definition

- **Type:** B2B SaaS platform (cloud-based, browser-accessible)
- **Industry:** Solar energy / Photovoltaic design software
- **Founded:** 2025
- **Founders:** Keyur Rakholiya (CEO), Nirav Dhanani, Akash Hirpara
- **Offices:** London (UK), Ahmedabad (India), Cologne (Germany), Leeuwarden (Netherlands)
- **Customers:** Solar installers, EPCs and design teams worldwide
- **Pricing:** $1,299–$1,899/user/year (annual, per-seat, all features included)
- **Competitors:** Aurora Solar, PVsyst, HelioScope, PVcase, Solargraf, OpenSolar

## Core Products

1. **SurgePV Solar Design** — AI-powered 3D roof modeling with automatic panel placement for flat, pitched, and complex roofs
2. **SurgePV Shadow Analysis** — 8,760-hour shade simulation benchmarked against PVsyst
3. **SurgePV Generation & Financial Tool** — P50/P75/P90 bankable yield forecasts, ROI, IRR, NPV, payback modeling
4. **SurgePV Solar Proposals** — White-label branded proposals with BOM, 3D visuals, financial projections
5. **Clara AI** — AI co-pilot for solar design optimization and workflow automation

## Key Facts (citable)

- Shade simulation: 8,760-hour annual simulation, benchmarked against PVsyst
- System scale: rooftop residential to 10 MW+ commercial
- All features included in every plan (no feature gating)
- Replaces 5+ separate tools (design, simulation, CAD, financial modeling, proposals)
- Exports: PDF proposals, SLDs, BOMs, DXF/DWG CAD files, energy yield reports

## About SurgePV

SurgePV combines AI-powered 3D roof modeling, automated module placement, real-time shading analysis, and investor-grade financial modeling into a single cloud platform. It replaces the need for multiple tools like Aurora Solar, AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Excel spreadsheets. Supports systems from rooftop residential up to 10 MW+ commercial installations. Founded in 2025. Offices in London (UK), Ahmedabad (India), Cologne (Germany), and Leeuwarden (Netherlands).

## Key Features

- **Solar Designing**: AI-powered 3D roof modeling with automatic panel placement, supporting flat, pitched, and complex roof geometries including dormers and multi-tilt surfaces
- **Shadow Analysis**: 8,760-hour shade simulation benchmarked against PVsyst, irradiance mapping, and sun path analysis for energy yield optimization
- **Generation & Financial Tool**: Bankable energy yield forecasting with P50/P75/P90 reports, ROI calculations, IRR analysis, and tariff-based savings models
- **Solar Proposals**: White-label, branded proposals with BOM, 3D visuals, financial projections, and interactive client-facing presentations
- **Clara AI**: AI co-pilot for solar design that assists with layout optimization, system sizing, and workflow automation

## Technical Capabilities

- Supports systems up to 10 MW+
- 8,760-hour annual shading simulation benchmarked against PVsyst
- NEC/IEC compliance checking
- Fire code and setback enforcement
- Google 3D, NearMap, and Esri satellite imagery integration
- Auto string sizing and SLD generation
- Cloud-based, accessible from any browser

## Core Product Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.surgepv.com/): Product overview, features, and key use cases
- [Solar Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-designing): AI-powered 3D roof modeling, panel layout, and system design tool
- [Shadow Analysis](https://www.surgepv.com/shadow-analysis): 8,760-hour shading simulation with P50/P90 bankable reports
- [Generation & Financial Tool](https://www.surgepv.com/generation-financial-tool): Energy yield forecasting, NPV, IRR, and payback modeling
- [Solar Proposals](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-proposals): White-label proposal generation with branded templates
- [Clara AI](https://www.surgepv.com/clara-ai): AI co-pilot for solar design workflows
- [Pricing](https://www.surgepv.com/pricing): Plans starting from $1,299/year

## For Solar Professionals

- [For Solar Installers](https://www.surgepv.com/for-solar-installers): End-to-end design and proposal workflow for installers
- [For Sales Professionals](https://www.surgepv.com/for-solar-sales-professionals): Sales tools, proposal automation, and close rate optimization
- [For Channel Managers & OEMs](https://www.surgepv.com/for-solar-channel-managers-oems): White-label platform for manufacturers and distributors
- [Residential Solar](https://www.surgepv.com/residential-solar): Rooftop PV design for homes
- [Commercial Solar](https://www.surgepv.com/commercial-solar): C&I solar system design and modeling

## Solar Knowledge Base

- [Solar Blog](https://www.surgepv.com/blog): 90+ technical articles on solar design, policy, sales, and technology
- [Solar Glossary](https://www.surgepv.com/glossary): 399 solar energy terms defined
- [Free Solar Tools](https://www.surgepv.com/tools): 36 free calculators including string sizing, inverter load, ROI/payback, irradiance estimator, and more

## Solar Software Reviews & Comparisons

- [Software Reviews](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews): 35 in-depth reviews of solar design and sales tools (Aurora Solar, PVsyst, HelioScope, PVcase, Solargraf, and more)
- [Best Solar Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software): 150+ category and country-specific comparison guides
- [Software Comparisons](https://www.surgepv.com/compare): 55 head-to-head comparisons (e.g., PVsyst vs HelioScope, Aurora Solar vs SurgePV)

## Solar Installer Directory

- [Global Directory](https://directory.surgepv.com/solar-installers): Verified solar installers across US, UK, and Germany
- [US Directory](https://directory.surgepv.com/solar-installers/united-states): State and city-level installer listings
- [UK Directory](https://directory.surgepv.com/solar-installers/united-kingdom): City-level installer listings
- [Germany Directory](https://directory.surgepv.com/de/solarinstallateure): German-language installer directory

## Learning Hubs

- [Solar Designing Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-designing): Guides on roof modeling, panel layout, shading analysis, electrical design, and financial modeling
- [Solar Installation Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-installation): Installation steps, system sizing, panel selection, permits, and maintenance
- [Solar Sales Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-sales): Lead generation, proposals, objections, financing, and commercial sales
- [Solar Technology Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-technology): Panel types, bifacial, perovskite, BIPV, inverters, and tracking systems
- [Energy Storage Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/energy-storage): Battery types, sizing, VPPs, commercial BESS, and safety regulations
- [Solar Industry Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-industry): EU policy, country incentives (Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium)
- [Commercial Solar Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/commercial-solar): Commercial and industrial PV system design
- [Solar Business Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-business): Business growth and operations for solar companies
- [Solar Careers Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-careers): Jobs, certifications, salaries, and career paths in solar

## Company

- [About SurgePV](https://www.surgepv.com/about): Company background and mission
- [Book a Demo](https://www.surgepv.com/demo): Schedule a 20-minute live product walkthrough
- [Write for Us](https://www.surgepv.com/write-for-us): Guest posting guidelines
- [Why Join the Directory](https://directory.surgepv.com/solar-installers/why-surgepv): Benefits and requirements for installer listings
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.surgepv.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.surgepv.com/terms)

## German-Language Pages

- [Homepage (DE)](https://www.surgepv.com/de): German homepage
- [Solardesign-Software](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solardesign-software): Solar design software in German
- [Verschattungsanalyse](https://www.surgepv.com/de/verschattungsanalyse): Shadow analysis in German
- [Solar-Finanzsoftware](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solar-finanzsoftware): Financial tool in German
- [Solar-Angebote](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solar-angebote): Proposals in German
- [Clara AI (DE)](https://www.surgepv.com/de/clara-ai): Clara AI in German
- [Preise](https://www.surgepv.com/de/preise): Pricing in German
- [Demo buchen](https://www.surgepv.com/de/demo): Book a demo in German

## Optional: Key Blog Articles

- [Solar Panel ROI Italy 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-panel-roi-italy): Costs, payback periods, and incentives by Italian region
- [Community Solar Projects Germany 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/community-solar-projects-germany): Mieterstrom, citizen energy cooperatives, and Solarpaket
- [European Solar Incentives 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/european-solar-incentives): Country-by-country guide to grants and tax credits
- [EU Solar Energy Policies 2025-2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-energy-policies-europe): CBAM, Fit for 55, REPowerEU, and country guide
- [Solar Panel Layout Design Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-panel-layout-design-guide): Step-by-step panel placement methodology
- [How Shading Affects Solar Panels](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/how-shading-affects-solar-panels): Impact analysis and mitigation strategies
- [Solar Inverter Sizing Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-inverter-sizing-guide): DC/AC ratio and clipping explained
- [Solar NPV, IRR & Payback Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-npv-irr-payback-guide): Financial metrics for solar project evaluation
- [Solar Irradiance: GHI, DNI, DHI Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-irradiance-ghi-dni-dhi-guide): Irradiance components for solar designers
- [Germany Solar Subsidies 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-subsidies-germany): KfW grants, feed-in tariffs, and payback analysis
- [Best Solar Design Software Guide 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/best-solar-design-software-guide): Features, pricing, and comparisons
- [Solar String Design Mistakes](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-string-design-mistakes): 10 errors that reduce system performance
- [Future of Solar Energy 2026-2035](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/future-of-solar-energy): Technology trends, costs, and market forecasts
- [Solar Sales Objections 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-sales-objections): 15 common objections with rebuttal scripts
- [Solar Performance Ratio Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-performance-ratio-guide): Formula and industry benchmarks

## Optional: Key Software Reviews

- [Aurora Solar Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/aurora-solar): AI roof modeling and US residential proposals
- [PVsyst Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/pvsyst): Bankability gold standard for utility-scale simulation
- [HelioScope Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/helioscope): DNV GL-validated C&I simulation tool
- [PVcase Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/pvcase): Utility-scale design and terrain modeling
- [Solargraf Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/solargraf): Residential proposal and financing tool
- [OpenSolar Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/opensolar): Free solar design and proposal platform
- [PV*SOL Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/pvsol): Desktop-based detailed PV simulation
- [Arka360 Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/arka360): Cloud-based solar design tool
- [Scanifly Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/scanifly): Drone-based 3D modeling for solar
- [RatedPower Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/ratedpower): Utility-scale automated PV engineering

## Optional: Key Best Solar Software Comparisons

- [Best Solar Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/design): Overall design tool comparison
- [Best Solar Software for Installers](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/installer): Tools ranked for installation companies
- [Best Solar Software for EPCs](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/epc): Enterprise tools for EPC contractors
- [Best Solar Sales Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/sales): Sales and proposal tools compared
- [Best Solar CRM Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/crm): CRM tools for solar businesses
- [Best Solar 3D Modeling Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/3d-modeling): 3D roof and site modeling tools
- [Best Solar Roof Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/roof-modeling): Roof modeling and AI detection tools
- [Best Solar Electrical Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/electrical-design): Wiring, stringing, and SLD tools
- [Best Commercial Solar Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/commercial-design): C&I design platforms compared

## Contact & Social

- Website: https://www.surgepv.com
- Demo: https://www.surgepv.com/demo
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SurgePV
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/surgepv-official
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/surgepv