SolarPlus continues to evolve as the world’s most complete solar design software. Our latest updates make it even faster and more flexible for commercial solar professionals, while maintaining the precision, compliance and advanced modelling features that residential installers rely on.
Faster, More Flexible Commercial Solar Design
SolarPlus now includes enhanced panel layout tools that provide greater control and design flexibility.
Key improvements:
Edge zone settings: Focus your design within the allowable panel area, even on complex rooftops.
Custom spacing controls: Define column and row setpoints to efficiently arrange panels around skylights and other obstructions.
Precision measurement tools: Accurately measure roof and inclined edges to ensure perfect panel fit across any configuration, including rack mounts, tilt frames, back-to-back tilt, reverse tilt and ground mount systems.
Easy Obstructions Toolkit (coming soon)
Just around the corner is the release of our obstructions toolkit; providing you with the ability for the quick addition of buildings, rooftop obstructions and trees.
Soon SolarPlus users will be able to:
Add panel setbacks and use advanced shade analysis to visualise sun paths year-round.
Automatically knockout shaded panels to generate optimised layouts based on your shading preferences.
Trigger automated string configuration from your panel layout, producing complete designs in record time.
Behind the scenes, our GPU-powered shading engine performs detailed diode-level analysis to deliver highly accurate performance and savings assessments.
Contact us today to experience the leading solar design platform built for forward-thinking engineers and installers.
VIC VEU Incentive Program
Solar Victoria has introduced a new commercial solar incentive under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program.
This rebate can now be applied as a point-of-sale discount, with certificates deemed immediately upon commissioning, allowing them to be traded upfront.
Previous rebates for systems over 200 kW required a Measure and Verification period before deeming, meaning incentives could not be offered immediately.
Under the new VEU scheme, commercial solar systems from 30 kW to 200 kW are eligible for certificate creation.
Stacking Incentives for Maximum Value
Victorian businesses can now combine state and federal incentives for even greater project value.
For example, a 200 kW solar system with 100 kWh battery storage could qualify for:
Incentive Type | Estimated Value | Certificate Price |
|---|---|---|
Federal Solar STC* | $29,600 | $38 |
Federal Battery STC | $19,400 | $38 |
VIC VEU Solar Incentive | $34,300 | $70 |
* Based on claiming the 100 kW STC component upfront rather than the full 200 kW under the LGC program.
Total Incentives: $83,300
System Price Example: $420,000
Effective Savings: Approximately 20% of total system cost
SolarPlus continues to deliver innovative tools and updates that keep installers, designers and energy professionals ahead of the curve. Explore these new capabilities today to streamline your workflow and unlock greater project value.
