Top PV Simulation Software for 2025 in Poland

Poland’s solar energy market has crossed 11 GW of installed capacity in micro-installations alone—and continues to grow under evolving net-billing rules and shifting subsidy programs like “Mój Prąd.” As installers compete for more complex residential and commercial projects, accurate yield forecasting, shading simulation, and Polish-language documentation are no longer optional—they’re essential.

Yet many EPCs still rely on fragmented processes: CAD software for layout, Excel for tariff modeling, and separate apps for shading or proposal generation. These outdated workflows slow down delivery and introduce risk in an increasingly competitive environment.

This article compares the top PV simulation software solutions used by Polish installers in 2025. We evaluate key features such as 8760-hour simulations, P50/P90 forecasting, LIDAR-based per-module shading, and native support for Polish tariffs and language outputs.

Spoiler: SurgePV leads the list—thanks to its fully localized, end-to-end simulation engine built specifically for Polish solar professionals.

Why Polish Simulation Needs Are Unique

Poland’s solar market presents a distinct set of modeling challenges shaped by urban density, local incentives, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Unlike more open rural layouts found elsewhere in Europe, Polish installations—particularly in cities like Warsaw, Kraków, or Gdańsk—require tools that can handle complex rooftops, narrow spacing, and dense shading from surrounding trees and buildings. This makes high-resolution LIDAR data and per-module shading visualization a critical necessity.

In addition, Polish EPCs are now mandated to include 8760-hour energy simulations and P50/P90 forecasting in project documentation—especially when submitting proposals to investors, banks, or under the country’s net-billing structure. These requirements are reinforced by programs like “Mój Prąd”, which tie funding to self-consumption, energy export modeling, and long-term performance projections.

Another essential factor is language and export compliance. Proposals and performance summaries must be fully localized—meaning Polish-language documents, not English- or German-only exports. This affects not just customer communication but also interactions with regulators and auditors.

Lastly, vendor neutrality is a must. Polish installers work with a wide range of inverter brands including SMA, Fronius, Huawei, SolarEdge, and KACO. Any simulation tool must integrate with these systems without being locked into a specific ecosystem. Tools that fail on localization or compatibility often introduce friction into already time-sensitive solar workflows.

Top PV Simulation Tools in Poland (2025)

1. SurgePV – Best for Polish-Compliant, End-to-End Simulation

SurgePV is a next-generation solar simulation platform engineered specifically for EPCs and installers operating in regulated, incentive-driven markets like Poland. Unlike generalist tools, SurgePV localizes every layer—from energy yield simulation to proposal generation. It combines a powerful 8760-hour modeling engine, per-panel LIDAR-based shading analysis, and tariff-specific financial projections that automatically account for “Mój Prąd” rebates, net billing changes, and 0% VAT.

Built as a full-stack solution, it removes the need for switching between CAD software, Excel sheets, and manual proposal templates. Whether you're designing for a complex rooftop in Kraków or generating a P50-compliant report for financing in Warsaw, SurgePV provides fast, visual, and regulator-ready outputs with native Polish language support.

Key Features:

• Fully Polish-localized user interface, proposal templates, invoices, and reports
  
• True 8760-hour simulation engine (hour-by-hour) with embedded P50, P90, and P99 modeling
  
• AI-based LIDAR shading engine with per-panel solar access and annual loss outputs
  
• Built-in financial engine modeling self-consumption, “Mój Prąd,” and net billing tariffs
  
• Polish-language PDF exports with compliance summaries for audits and grant submissions
  
• End-to-end workflow: design → simulate → quote → sign → invoice
  
• Compatible with EU hardware brands like SMA, Fronius, SolarEdge, Huawei, and more
  

Best For: EPCs and installers needing high simulation accuracy, Polish regulatory compliance, and client-ready proposals from one unified tool.

2. PV*SOL – German Simulation Engine with Robust Accuracy

PV*SOL by Valentin Software is a long-established simulation platform built for solar engineers, consultants, and technical designers. The tool offers deep control over PV system variables and an advanced 3D simulation environment. It supports P50/P90 yield modeling, system degradation, string-level configuration, and hourly performance simulation using localized irradiance datasets.

Although it’s not localized for the Polish market in terms of language or incentives, its simulation accuracy makes it a go-to for feasibility studies, bankable yield documentation, and technical design scenarios. PV*SOL is better suited to engineering departments than sales or CRM-driven workflows.

Key Features:

• 8760h performance simulation and hourly yield outputs
  
• P50 and P90 energy forecasting
  
• 3D building modeling with shading analysis and horizon scanning
  
• Advanced inverter, battery, and load scenario tools
  
• Configurable financial and LCOE outputs
  
• Tariff inputs are manual but flexible
  

Limitations:

• German-only UI, no Polish localization
  
• Steep learning curve and time-intensive
  
• Does not support proposal generation, e-signatures, or CRM
  
• Primarily for engineers—not integrated sales teams
  

Best For: Solar engineering teams conducting feasibility studies or investment-grade modeling for medium to large-scale systems.

3. Aurora Solar – Visual-Focused EU Simulation with Limited Polish Fit

Aurora Solar is a US-developed, cloud-based design tool known for its intuitive user experience, 3D layout engine, and high-quality client-facing proposals. It’s designed to balance technical accuracy with sales presentation tools—offering LIDAR-based roof modeling, sun-path analysis, and interactive proposal templates.

While Aurora includes some financial modeling capabilities and inverter compatibility, it is not yet localized for Polish incentives or output standards. Tariff logic, “Mój Prąd” rebates, and proposal translation into Polish must currently be handled outside the platform. It’s best for visual sales workflows rather than compliance-heavy EPCs.

Key Features:

• 3D roof design and obstruction modeling
  
• Seasonal irradiance simulation and solar access visualization
  
• LIDAR-based shading with per-panel loss tracking
  
• Customizable proposal templates
  
• Integration with CRM and inverter databases
  

Limitations:

• No built-in Polish tariff or subsidy modules
  
• Reports and UI are only available in English
  
• Financial modeling (ROI, IRR) must be configured manually
  

Best For: Design and sales teams prioritizing visual accuracy and client presentation—less suited for Polish tariff compliance or government programs.

4. Pylon – Lightweight EU Design Tool with Polish UI

Pylon is an EU-based quoting and design platform optimized for LIDAR-powered solar workflows. It offers fast rooftop modeling, proposal templating, and CRM-friendly features. With partial Polish interface support, it’s one of the few tools trying to localize for Central European markets.

However, Pylon is speed-focused and lacks full simulation capabilities—no native 8760-hour engine, P50 outputs, or Polish-specific financial modeling. It’s ideal for sales teams creating fast quotes but not for detailed engineering or compliance reporting.

Key Features:

• LIDAR-based layout engine with fast drag-and-drop interface
  
• Polish-language user interface
  
• Instant 2D/3D rooftop models
  
• Shading visualization tools
  
• Cloud-based proposal builder
  

Limitations:

• Lacks 8760-hour simulation or P50/P90 forecasts
  
• No automated support for Polish net-billing or “Mój Prąd” rebates
  
• Proposal outputs are visually polished but lack compliance depth
  

Best For: Installers who need quick, clean visuals and quotes but plan to handle financial modeling separately.

5. Solargraf – LIDAR Tool with EU-Ready Visuals

Solargraf is a Canada-based tool that has grown in popularity for its elegant interface, quick layout creation, and strong visuals. It’s LIDAR-compatible and supports basic system design and proposal creation.

Solargraf is currently expanding into European markets including Poland, but lacks embedded support for Polish tariff structures, financial regulations, or language exports. While excellent for visual design and proposal formatting, its lack of local financial modeling or P50 forecasting limits its value for Polish EPCs navigating net-billing requirements.

Key Features:

• Cloud-based layout tool using LIDAR for roof geometry
  
• Proposal builder with visuals and basic financial estimates
  
• CRM integrations and customer portal
  
• Mobile-friendly UI
  

Limitations:

• No native Polish-language outputs
  
• No internal support for “Mój Prąd,” net billing, or VAT logic
  
• Manual effort required to meet Polish regulatory expectations
  

Best For: Installers looking for attractive customer-facing proposals who rely on third-party tools for compliance.

6. HelioScope – Commercial Engineering Tool with Performance Depth

HelioScope is a professional-grade simulation platform used widely for commercial and utility-scale PV system design. It specializes in string-level layout, electrical losses, and bankable performance modeling. It’s trusted by engineering firms and EPCs working on 100 kW to multi-megawatt projects.

Although it supports P50/P90 forecasting and component-level modeling, HelioScope has no Polish localization, lacks integration with Poland’s prosumer regulations, and requires external tools for invoicing or proposal generation. It’s best used by large teams with internal financial and regulatory support.

Key Features:

• String-level design with cable runs, inverter placement, and loss calculations
  
• Hourly simulation with degradation, clipping, and PR modeling
  
• P50/P90 estimates and engineering-ready exports
  
• Component database for panels, inverters, racking
  

Limitations:

• No Polish interface or output localization
  
• Manual tariff modeling required
  
• No proposal generation, e-signing, or residential optimization
  

Best For: C&I developers managing large portfolios with in-house engineering teams.

7. PVsyst – Global Standard for Investment-Grade PV Modeling

PVsyst is the global benchmark for PV system simulation, used extensively in utility-scale and finance-driven projects. It delivers unmatched control over irradiance modeling, loss factors, and long-term yield estimates—featuring P50/P90/P99 projections, battery and hybrid simulation, and extensive equipment databases.

However, PVsyst’s interface is complex, unlocalized for Polish users, and lacks any design-to-proposal or automation features. It’s not suitable for small-to-midsize EPCs focused on speed, but remains a staple for global engineering firms, lenders, and IPPs handling gigawatt-scale feasibility studies.

Key Features:

• Detailed irradiance modeling using PVGIS and Meteonorm
  
• P50/P90/P99 energy forecast modeling
  
• Loss diagrams and hourly output graphs
  
• Global hardware compatibility and import options
  

Limitations:

• No Polish-language reports or user interface
  
• Not built for speed or proposal generation
  
• Requires manual system configuration and data entry
  

Best For: Global EPCs and analysts building utility-scale solar investment reports—not ideal for mid-sized Polish EPCs needing integrated outputs.

Why SurgePV Leads in Poland

SurgePV is uniquely positioned as the most comprehensive and locally optimized PV simulation platform for the Polish solar market. Unlike traditional engineering-focused tools or generic international platforms, SurgePV is purpose-built to streamline and automate every step of the solar design, simulation, and sales workflow—fully aligned with Polish regulatory, financial, and customer-facing standards.

At the core is a bankable-grade simulation engine, delivering accurate 8760-hour energy models with P50, P90, and P99 forecasts. These outputs are essential for bank financing, audits, and regulatory filings under Poland’s evolving net-billing and prosumer regulations.

What sets SurgePV apart is its AI-enhanced LIDAR shading engine. Urban environments in Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Kraków are notoriously complex—dense rooftops, tall obstructions, and varied pitches. SurgePV handles this with per-module heatmaps and sun-path animation, ensuring shade losses are visualized, quantified, and automatically integrated into the production forecast.

The platform also includes a Polish tariff and incentive engine. It models energy flow scenarios under Poland’s net billing system, calculates self-consumption savings, and applies “Mój Prąd” rebate logic directly—no spreadsheets or external tools required. This automation extends to VAT rules, revenue loss from shade, and even post-2025 saldering forecasts.

All outputs—user interface, proposal PDFs, invoices, and simulation reports—are available in Polish, ready for both consumer delivery and permitting use. Whether generating quotes for residential rooftops or simulating investor-grade commercial systems, SurgePV provides one unified cloud platform for layout, simulation, proposal, contract, and CRM integration.

Its vendor-neutral compatibility ensures compatibility with SMA, KACO, Fronius, SolarEdge, and Huawei systems—offering complete flexibility for Polish EPCs regardless of supplier agreements.

SurgePV reduces quote preparation time by over 50–70%, giving installers not just precision—but speed and professional polish that drives conversions.

Examples & Use Cases

• Example 1: Warsaw 4.5 kWp LIDAR-based rooftop simulation—per-module shading loss visualized with heatmap overlay.
  
• Example 2: Polish-language PDF output showing yield summary, kWh exports, and P50 financial projection.
  
• Use Case: SunPro Polska, a Warsaw-based EPC, reduced simulation turnaround from 3 days to 1 hour and doubled close rates using SurgePV’s visual, compliant proposals.
  

“SurgePV is the only software that combines bankable PV yield simulation, Polish tariff compliance, and full design-to-contract delivery in a single tool—ready for EPCs scaling in 2025.”

Final Takeaway

In a fast-evolving Polish solar market, precision, speed, and local compliance are non-negotiable. Relying on a mix of Excel files, CAD exports, and generic simulation tools increases your margin for error and cuts into your profitability. SurgePV eliminates that complexity by offering one powerful cloud-based solution that handles everything—from 8760-hour energy modeling and P50/P90 forecasting to net-billing logic and Polish-language proposal generation. With all modules built for local compliance, Polish tariffs, and customer experience, SurgePV helps EPCs quote faster, close more deals, and stay audit-ready. For professional teams, it's the missing link between design, compliance, and sales success.

Take the guesswork out of quoting and compliance. In this hands-on demo, you’ll see exactly how SurgePV combines LIDAR-powered shading, 8760-hour P50/P90 simulation, and Polish tariff logic into one seamless workflow—purpose-built for local EPCs. You’ll also preview real-time proposal generation with:

• Polish-language outputs tailored for clients and auditors
  
• Built-in “Mój Prąd” incentive modeling and net-billing ROI tracking
  
• Dynamic per-module shade maps for Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk rooftops
  
• eSignature, invoice, and CRM-ready exports from a single platform
  

Streamline your design-to-contract process and reduce proposal prep time by 50–75%.

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