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10.9.2025

A comparison of the top 5 photovoltaic planning software 2025

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PV planning software is an essential tool for PV installers. The range of products on the market continued to develop in 2025. The most important innovation in 2025: precise 3D data imports that can reduce planning times by up to 90%.

The photovoltaic market in Germany still has big ahead of it. With over 100 GW of installed solar capacity and the ambitious 80% renewable target by 2030, solar installers are faced with the challenge of optimizing their planning processes. The right PV planning software makes the difference between success and failure — especially when combined with cutting-edge drone technology.

Comparison table — Which software is right for your company?

Software	Target Audience	Airteam Integration	Key Feature	Pricing Model
Eturnity Solarexperte	Small to medium businesses	✅ Integrated	All-in-one sales tool	Activation fee + annual subscription
PVcase Roof Mount	Commercial & utility-scale	✅ Integrated	30× faster design	Custom enterprise packages
PV*SOL premium	All business sizes	✅ Integrated	German market standard	License fee
SolarEdge Designer	Small businesses	✅ Integrated	Free to use	Free
Solar Monkey	Medium-sized businesses	✅ Integrated	Automated layouts	Subscription

What changed in PV planning software in 2025?

New integrations and automated workflows

The global photovoltaic software market is constantly growing. This development is driving innovations that will become standard in 2025:

Seamless data flows: Modern PV planning software no longer works in isolation. Airteam data flows directly into PV*SOL, Eturnity, SolarEdge Designer, Sunny Design, or other tools with one click. This eliminates manual data transfers and drastically reduces sources of error.

Automated module assignment: AI-based algorithms automatically identify obstacles and optimize module layouts. This not only saves time, but also increases yield through precise shading analyses.

Drone surveying as a game changer for solar planning

Drone measurement reduces field time by 90% without loss of quality and eliminates rework through centimeter-accurate 3D data. Solar teams can measure 1 MW of module area in just 10 minutes.

The revolution starts with a single drone flight: Traditional manual roof measurement takes around 3 hours, while drone measurement only takes 5 minutes — saving 89% of time. This increase in efficiency is not just theoretical: Scanifly users report 90% reduced site times and eliminate rework on the day of installation.

Safety first: No ladder steps, no roof inspections. Drone measurement keeps your teams safely on the ground and still delivers DIN-compliant measurement results with 1-3 cm accuracy.

Detailed software comparison: The top 5 for solar engineers

Eturnity solar expert — All-in-one solution with Airteam integration

Strengths:

Complete sales process: From advice to planning to maintenance — everything in one platform
3D customer visualization: Show customers exactly what their home will look like with a solar system
Airteam integration: Seamless import of drone data with automatic obstacle detection
10-minute offers: Plan complete PV systems during the customer appointment and send offers immediately

Integration highlights: Eturnity integrates with Airteam Fusion Platform, bexio, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Pipedrive, Sage 100 Contractor, and Salesforce. The Airteam collaboration combines cutting-edge drone technology with market-leading sales software for solar systems.

Pricing structure: One-time activation fee plus annual subscription. Prices vary depending on geographical coverage, with a 50 km threshold.

PVCase Roof Mount — Precise commercial solar planning with 3D import

Strengths:

Enterprise-level performance: Up to 30x faster design for utility scale and commercial projects
Global reach: Over 1,500 customers in 75+ countries rely on PVcase
Massive project volumes: Supports the development of 4 TW of planned projects per year
90% time savings: Less than 5 minutes for site analysis, 3x more layouts per day

Target group: Ideal for large solar EPCs such as AES, ib Vogt, RWE, Voltalia and Iberdrola that develop complex commercial and utility-scale projects.

Special feature: PVcase does not offer a standard price list, as they put together customer-specific enterprise packages. This shows their focus on tailor-made solutions for major projects.

**PV*SOL premium — The German market standard**

Strengths:

DIN compliance: Full compliance with German standards and norms
Proven reliability: Market standard in the German solar industry
Comprehensive simulations: Detailed energy yield calculations and profitability analyses
Airteam compatibility: Direct data import saves up to 48% of planning time

SolarEdge Designer — Free of charge and inverter-optimized

Strengths:

Zero costs: Completely free to use
Inverter integration: Optimized for SolarEdge systems with automatic string planning
Easy to use: User-friendly interface for beginners

Weaknesses: Limited drone integration and less comprehensive features than paid alternatives.

Solar Monkey — AI-supported planning with drone images

Strengths:

AI automation: Intelligent module allocation based on drone images
Quick layouts: Automated design suggestions reduce manual work
Airteam compatibility: Direct import of 3D drone data

Practical comparison: functions for different company sizes

For small solar engineers (1-10 projects/month)

Recommendation: Eturnity + Airteam

With 10 projects per month and average software costs of 3,500€ per year and 2 hours of time savings per project (€50/hour worker), the result is a ROI of 43%. Small businesses benefit in particular from:

All-in-one approach: No interface issues between different tools
Sales support: 3D visualizations increase completion rates
Quick payback: Profitable after just a few months

For medium-sized installation companies (10-50 projects/month)

Recommendation: PV*SOL premium + Airteam or PVcase

Medium-sized companies need robust planning tools with advanced features:

scalability: Managing higher project volumes
Precise yield modelling: Detailed profitability calculations
Team collaboration: Multi-user features for larger teams

For large solar EPCs and general planners

Recommendation: pvCase Enterprise

Large developers with 50+ projects per month need:

Enterprise features: Unlimited projects and users
API integrations: Connection to ERP and CRM systems
Dedicated Support: Personal support and training

Integration and workflow efficiency

Direct data import from drone survey

Airteam provides data in over 15 planning formats that are compatible with all common industry tools — from PV planning software to CAD programs. Direct export saves up to 48% of planning time.

The future of PV planning is seamlessly integrated: a drone flight in the morning, 3D model the next day, finished offer in the afternoon. This workflow revolution is made possible by precise data transfers:

Supported formats: Airteam exports to all relevant industry standards — from PV*SOL to Eturnity and SolarEdge Designer to CAD programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp and MF Dach.

Zero-manual transfer: No manual data transfers mean no transfer errors. The roof models flow directly into your chosen software.

Export opportunities and partner ecosystem

Established partnerships:

Eturnity: Fully integrated with automatic obstacle detection
PVCase: Tailored formats for enterprise workflows
PV*SOL: Direct export reduces planning time by 48%

The integration ecosystem reflects market maturation: standalone software solutions are being replaced by networked platforms that support entire workflows from measurement to design to installation and reduce manual data entry and loss of accuracy in the project life cycle.

Cost-benefit analysis for 2025

ROI calculation for typical solar engineers:

A medium-sized solar engineer with 25 projects per month and investment of €5,000 per year in software + drone integration saves 2 hours per project (€50/hour). ROI calculation: (25 × 12 × 2 × €50 — €5,000)/€5,000 × 100 = 500% ROI.

Cost factors 2025:

Software licenses: €2,000-10,000 annually depending on provider and range of functions
Drone integration: Airteam flat rates starting at €125 per month for Fast Fusion
Training costs: One-off €500-2,000 per employee

Savings through automation:

90% less field time when recording locations
48% reduction in planning time through direct import
Faster measurements through optimized workflows

Recommendations: Which software for which company?

For beginners and small businesses: Eturnity Solarexperte + Airteam offers the best value for money with a complete sales process and easy operation.

For growing installation companies: PV*SOL premium + Airteam combines proven German engineering quality with cutting-edge drone technology.

For commercial specialists: PVcase Roof Mount + Airteam is unbeatable for complex commercial projects and utility-scale developments.

For budget-conscious starters: SolarEdge Designer as a free basic solution, later upgrade depending on growth.

FAQ: Common questions about choosing PV planning software

Which PV planning software offers the best drone integration options in 2025?

Eturnity and PVcase are leading the way when it comes to drone integration. Eturnity offers seamless Airteam integration with automatic obstacle detection, while PVcase has optimized 3D imports for enterprise projects.

How can I reduce my planning time by 90% through automatic 3D data imports?

By importing drone data directly from Airteam into your PV software. PV installers report 90% reduced site times and eliminated rework. The combination of drone measurement and automated layouts makes this possible.

What are the benefits of Eturnity-Airteam integration for solar installers?

The collaboration combines cutting-edge drone technology with market-leading sales software and delivers an unbeatable customer experience through efficient, customer-friendly sales processes with maximum precision.

Which free vs. paid PV planning tools are worthwhile in 2025?

SolarEdge Designer is free but functionally limited. Paid tools such as Eturnity or PV*SOL pay off quickly: With just 10 projects per month, you can achieve 43% ROI through time savings.

Which planning software offers DIN-compliant calculations and German standards compliance?

PV*SOL premium is the German market standard for DIN compliance. Airteam data also meets German standards with high measurement accuracy, which is crucial for German solar engineers when it comes to permits and insurance.

Ready for 90% faster PV planning? Start your free Airteam project and import accurate 3D data directly into Eturnity or PVcase. Try it now and see how drone surveying is revolutionizing your solar projects.