Solar developers need more than traditional GIS platforms to grow their business

As a solar developer, you're on a mission. A mission to bring renewable energy to communities, create sustainable solutions, and pave the way for a brighter future. The best way to make this impact on the world is to grow your pipeline as large as possible as quickly as possible with viable projects. Today's fast-paced renewable energy landscape requires tools that can keep up. Unfortunately,…

What’s the difference between commercial solar design and utility-scale solar design?

Solar energy has grown exponentially in recent years. Since 2010, the solar industry has experienced a 24% annual growth rate on average. The increased adoption of photovoltaic (PV) panel technology is due to an increased interest in clean energy, the availability of tax credits and lower hardware and installation costs. PV installations fall into several categories: residential, commercial…

PVcase and the Lithuanian startup scene

Lithuania, PVcase's homeland, is an increasingly bright spot on the global startup map. We have two giant unicorns, namely Vinted and Nord Security, that exploded all over the globe and brought new investments and opportunities to our country. Inga Langaite, CEO at Unicorns Lithuania, a Lithuanian startup association, elaborates more on the Lithuanian startup job market context.…

Ethical business practices that can improve the solar industry

Solar energy, and the entire solar industry, headline the renewable energy revolution. The record number of solar panel installations makes rooftop solar a key part of the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. However, consumer advocates continue to raise issues that damage this transition. Complaints about the solar industry — particularly from customers who feel misled about cost…

How much do modern consumers care about sustainability?

Modern consumers are more concerned than ever about sustainability. For perspective, the number of online searches looking for sustainable products increased by 71% between 2016 and 2021 according to research by the World Wildlife Foundation. Further, 66% of U.S. shoppers say sustainability is a priority when making purchases, according to a McKinsey report called The State of Fashion.…

Potential of premium GIS data. Why public flood data can be risky business?

Many solar developers are investing significant time and resources in projects based on FEMA's online public flood data. Despite being a go-to resource, this data might be putting your projects in jeopardy due to climate change or FEMA’s lack of online data. In the rapidly evolving world of solar energy development, accurate and comprehensive data is the cornerstone of risk management and…

Solar plant design guide: the basics

Solar plants are already an established energy standard used widely in the world. Let's dig deeper into the basics of solar plant design and how PVcase can significantly help you with this solar farm design guide. Get to know how to design a solar plant. What are solar plants? Solar plants, also known as solar power plants or solar farms, refer to large-scale installations designed to…

AutoCAD 2025—a new milestone for smart solar engineering

Autodesk has just launched AutoCAD 2025, a major update for its flagship AutoCAD software. As PVcase and many other solar tools are CAD-cased, this is a big deal for us and the whole industry. What's new in AutoCAD 2025? AutoCAD 2025 employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize workflows, making it a powerful tool for solar engineers and designers who want to…

How is sustainability measured?

Consumers increasingly want to buy from sustainable companies. According to a study by McKinsey and NielsenIQ, 78% of consumers believe that a sustainable lifestyle is important. However, it’s not enough for companies to claim that they have sustainable products and practices. They need to actively measure their efforts and provide proof of their results. This provides transparency into the…

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