Design smarter, faster: 10 PVcase Ground Mount features you probably overlooked

Industry legend says that around 80% of solar projects end up in the shade.

Not because the sun isn’t shining, but because of disjointed tools, disconnected workflows, and designs that don’t quite make it past development. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. There are powerful capabilities within PVcase Ground Mount that many developers aren’t leveraging yet — features that can enable you to build smarter, faster, and more successfully.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know PVcase Ground Mount could do — and how they can move your solar projects forward.

1. Convert your 2D to smart 3D — automatically

Tired of redrawing the same objects? With PVcase, your legacy 2D polylines and blocks are automatically converted into intelligent PVcase Ground Mount frames, giving your engineering team a reliable, data-rich model to work with. This eliminates countless hours of manual work and ensures consistency across the design process.

2. Visualize your PV farm in 3D with just a few clicks

Whether you’re aligning with internal teams or presenting to clients, the ability to generate and share a web-based 3D model instantly helps you communicate your vision clearly and efficiently. It improves buy-in, reduces misunderstandings, and accelerates decision-making.

3. Frame grouping before you finalize the power stations

Waiting on final equipment locations? No need to stall your design. PVcase lets you group frames early for electrical design, allowing engineering teams to stay productive and maintain momentum without having to constantly rework layouts later on.

4. Pile grouping and visual identification

By binning pile lengths and color-coding them in your layout, your construction team gains instant clarity on material needs and installation plans. This level of visibility supports more accurate budgeting and reduces the risk of field errors.

5. Optimized frame placement using pile height ranges

Frames don’t need to fight the terrain. With PVcase, you can define acceptable pile height ranges, allowing your design to conform more naturally to the landscape. This means less grading, lower steel usage, and improved long-term stability, without compromising energy yield.

6. Smarter Terrain Following Tracker (TFT) optimization

Our enhanced TFT algorithm now factors in ground grading as well as terrain, giving you smarter tracker placements that are easier and more cost-effective to build. The result? A system that’s not only more efficient to install but also maximized for long-term production.

7. Voltage drop calculations using global standards

Instead of waiting until late-stage engineering to find issues, PVcase enables early-stage voltage drop and cable sizing analysis using standards, like IEC. You’ll catch problems sooner, reduce late-stage redesigns, and confidently move into procurement.

8. Export your project to other tools

PVcase Ground Mount ensures your design work is never isolated. You can seamlessly export essential project data, including detailed ground grading information directly to Civil3D for further civil engineering. You can also export KML files to Google Earth for easy visualization and sharing with stakeholders, or transfer full 3D models directly to PVcase Yield for advanced, highly accurate energy performance analysis. This fluid interoperability eliminates data silos and streamlines your workflow across various platforms.

9. Make sure your PV farm is the best it can be

Ensuring your PV farm reaches its peak performance is paramount, and PVcase Ground Mount makes it exceptionally efficient. The solution allows multiple design iterations to be executed rapidly and efficiently during the crucial initial stages of project development. This iterative capability empowers you to quickly test various scenarios and determine the optimal layout that perfectly aligns with your project's specific specifications, including maximizing energy yield, power output, and efficient land utilization.

10. Copy and paste your electrical design

Once you have perfected the layout of your strings and electrical devices in a section of your PV farm, PVcase Ground Mount allows you to copy-paste to replicate that entire electrical block across the rest of your array. This feature significantly accelerates the electrical design phase, reduces manual effort, and minimizes the potential for errors, ensuring consistent and accurate electrical plans for your entire project.