# SurgePV

> SurgePV is an AI-powered solar design, simulation, and proposal software platform for solar installers and EPCs.
> Founded in 2025. Headquartered in London, UK with offices in Ahmedabad (India), Cologne (Germany), and Leeuwarden (Netherlands).
> Serves 500+ solar companies in 18+ countries. 70,000+ projects designed on the platform.
> Category: SoftwareApplication > BusinessApplication > Solar Design Software
> Website: https://www.surgepv.com

## Entity Definition

- **Type:** B2B SaaS platform (cloud-based, browser-accessible)
- **Industry:** Solar energy / Photovoltaic design software
- **Founded:** 2025
- **Founders:** Keyur Rakholiya (CEO), Nirav Dhanani, Akash Hirpara
- **Offices:** London (UK), Ahmedabad (India), Cologne (Germany), Leeuwarden (Netherlands)
- **Customers:** 500+ solar companies across 18+ countries
- **Pricing:** $1,299–$1,899/user/year (annual, per-seat, all features included)
- **Competitors:** Aurora Solar, PVsyst, HelioScope, PVcase, Solargraf, OpenSolar

## Core Products

1. **SurgePV Solar Design** — AI-powered 3D roof modeling with automatic panel placement for flat, pitched, and complex roofs
2. **SurgePV Shadow Analysis** — 8,760-hour shade simulation with ±3% accuracy vs PVsyst benchmarks
3. **SurgePV Generation & Financial Tool** — P50/P75/P90 bankable yield forecasts, ROI, IRR, NPV, payback modeling
4. **SurgePV Solar Proposals** — White-label branded proposals with BOM, 3D visuals, financial projections
5. **Clara AI** — AI co-pilot for solar design optimization and workflow automation

## Key Facts (citable)

- Average residential design time: under 10 minutes
- Shade simulation accuracy: ±3% vs PVsyst benchmarks
- System scale: rooftop residential to 10 MW+ commercial
- All features included in every plan (no feature gating)
- Replaces 5+ separate tools (design, simulation, CAD, financial modeling, proposals)
- Exports: PDF proposals, SLDs, BOMs, DXF/DWG CAD files, energy yield reports

## About SurgePV

SurgePV combines AI-powered 3D roof modeling, automated module placement, real-time shading analysis, and investor-grade financial modeling into a single cloud platform. It replaces the need for multiple tools like Aurora Solar, AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Excel spreadsheets. Average residential design time is under 10 minutes. Supports systems from rooftop residential up to 10 MW+ commercial installations. Founded in 2025. Offices in London (UK), Ahmedabad (India), Cologne (Germany), and Leeuwarden (Netherlands).

## Key Features

- **Solar Designing**: AI-powered 3D roof modeling with automatic panel placement, supporting flat, pitched, and complex roof geometries including dormers and multi-tilt surfaces
- **Shadow Analysis**: 8,760-hour shade simulation (within ±3% of PVsyst), irradiance mapping, and sun path analysis for energy yield optimization
- **Generation & Financial Tool**: Bankable energy yield forecasting with P50/P75/P90 reports, ROI calculations, IRR analysis, and tariff-based savings models
- **Solar Proposals**: White-label, branded proposals with BOM, 3D visuals, financial projections, and interactive client-facing presentations
- **Clara AI**: AI co-pilot for solar design that assists with layout optimization, system sizing, and workflow automation

## Technical Capabilities

- Supports systems up to 10 MW+
- 8,760-hour annual shading simulation (±3% vs PVsyst)
- NEC/IEC compliance checking
- Fire code and setback enforcement
- Google 3D, NearMap, and Esri satellite imagery integration
- Auto string sizing and SLD generation
- Cloud-based, accessible from any browser

## Core Product Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.surgepv.com/): Product overview, features, and key use cases
- [Solar Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-designing): AI-powered 3D roof modeling, panel layout, and system design tool
- [Shadow Analysis](https://www.surgepv.com/shadow-analysis): 8,760-hour shading simulation with P50/P90 bankable reports
- [Generation & Financial Tool](https://www.surgepv.com/generation-financial-tool): Energy yield forecasting, NPV, IRR, and payback modeling
- [Solar Proposals](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-proposals): White-label proposal generation with branded templates
- [Clara AI](https://www.surgepv.com/clara-ai): AI co-pilot for solar design workflows
- [Pricing](https://www.surgepv.com/pricing): Plans starting from $1,299/year

## For Solar Professionals

- [For Solar Installers](https://www.surgepv.com/for-solar-installers): End-to-end design and proposal workflow for installers
- [For Sales Professionals](https://www.surgepv.com/for-solar-sales-professionals): Sales tools, proposal automation, and close rate optimization
- [For Channel Managers & OEMs](https://www.surgepv.com/for-solar-channel-managers-oems): White-label platform for manufacturers and distributors
- [Residential Solar](https://www.surgepv.com/residential-solar): Rooftop PV design for homes
- [Commercial Solar](https://www.surgepv.com/commercial-solar): C&I solar system design and modeling

## Solar Knowledge Base

- [Solar Blog](https://www.surgepv.com/blog): 90+ technical articles on solar design, policy, sales, and technology
- [Solar Glossary](https://www.surgepv.com/glossary): 399 solar energy terms defined
- [Free Solar Tools](https://www.surgepv.com/tools): 36 free calculators including string sizing, inverter load, ROI/payback, irradiance estimator, and more

## Solar Software Reviews & Comparisons

- [Software Reviews](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews): 35 in-depth reviews of solar design and sales tools (Aurora Solar, PVsyst, HelioScope, PVcase, Solargraf, and more)
- [Best Solar Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software): 150+ category and country-specific comparison guides
- [Software Comparisons](https://www.surgepv.com/compare): 55 head-to-head comparisons (e.g., PVsyst vs HelioScope, Aurora Solar vs SurgePV)

## Solar Installer Directory

- [Global Directory](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-installers): Verified solar installers across US, UK, and Germany
- [US Directory](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-installers/united-states): State and city-level installer listings
- [UK Directory](https://www.surgepv.com/solar-installers/united-kingdom): City-level installer listings
- [Germany Directory](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solarinstallateure): German-language installer directory

## Learning Hubs

- [Solar Designing Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-designing): Guides on roof modeling, panel layout, shading analysis, electrical design, and financial modeling
- [Solar Installation Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-installation): Installation steps, system sizing, panel selection, permits, and maintenance
- [Solar Sales Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-sales): Lead generation, proposals, objections, financing, and commercial sales
- [Solar Technology Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-technology): Panel types, bifacial, perovskite, BIPV, inverters, and tracking systems
- [Energy Storage Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/energy-storage): Battery types, sizing, VPPs, commercial BESS, and safety regulations
- [Solar Industry Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-industry): EU policy, country incentives (Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, France, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium)
- [Commercial Solar Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/commercial-solar): Commercial and industrial PV system design
- [Solar Business Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-business): Business growth and operations for solar companies
- [Solar Careers Hub](https://www.surgepv.com/hub/solar-careers): Jobs, certifications, salaries, and career paths in solar

## Company

- [About SurgePV](https://www.surgepv.com/about): Company background and mission
- [Book a Demo](https://www.surgepv.com/demo): Schedule a 20-minute live product walkthrough
- [Write for Us](https://www.surgepv.com/write-for-us): Guest posting guidelines
- [Why Join Surge](https://www.surgepv.com/why-join-surge): Careers and team information
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.surgepv.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.surgepv.com/terms)

## German-Language Pages

- [Homepage (DE)](https://www.surgepv.com/de): German homepage
- [Solardesign-Software](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solardesign-software): Solar design software in German
- [Verschattungsanalyse](https://www.surgepv.com/de/verschattungsanalyse): Shadow analysis in German
- [Solar-Finanzsoftware](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solar-finanzsoftware): Financial tool in German
- [Solar-Angebote](https://www.surgepv.com/de/solar-angebote): Proposals in German
- [Clara AI (DE)](https://www.surgepv.com/de/clara-ai): Clara AI in German
- [Preise](https://www.surgepv.com/de/preise): Pricing in German
- [Demo buchen](https://www.surgepv.com/de/demo): Book a demo in German

## Optional: Key Blog Articles

- [Solar Panel ROI Italy 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-panel-roi-italy): Costs, payback periods, and incentives by Italian region
- [Community Solar Projects Germany 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/community-solar-projects-germany): Mieterstrom, citizen energy cooperatives, and Solarpaket
- [European Solar Incentives 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/european-solar-incentives): Country-by-country guide to grants and tax credits
- [EU Solar Energy Policies 2025-2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-energy-policies-europe): CBAM, Fit for 55, REPowerEU, and country guide
- [Solar Panel Layout Design Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-panel-layout-design-guide): Step-by-step panel placement methodology
- [How Shading Affects Solar Panels](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/how-shading-affects-solar-panels): Impact analysis and mitigation strategies
- [Solar Inverter Sizing Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-inverter-sizing-guide): DC/AC ratio and clipping explained
- [Solar NPV, IRR & Payback Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-npv-irr-payback-guide): Financial metrics for solar project evaluation
- [Solar Irradiance: GHI, DNI, DHI Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-irradiance-ghi-dni-dhi-guide): Irradiance components for solar designers
- [Germany Solar Subsidies 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-subsidies-germany): KfW grants, feed-in tariffs, and payback analysis
- [Best Solar Design Software Guide 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/best-solar-design-software-guide): Features, pricing, and comparisons
- [Solar String Design Mistakes](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-string-design-mistakes): 10 errors that reduce system performance
- [Future of Solar Energy 2026-2035](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/future-of-solar-energy): Technology trends, costs, and market forecasts
- [Solar Sales Objections 2026](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-sales-objections): 15 common objections with rebuttal scripts
- [Solar Performance Ratio Guide](https://www.surgepv.com/blog/solar-performance-ratio-guide): Formula and industry benchmarks

## Optional: Key Software Reviews

- [Aurora Solar Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/aurora-solar): AI roof modeling and US residential proposals
- [PVsyst Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/pvsyst): Bankability gold standard for utility-scale simulation
- [HelioScope Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/helioscope): DNV GL-validated C&I simulation tool
- [PVcase Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/pvcase): Utility-scale design and terrain modeling
- [Solargraf Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/solargraf): Residential proposal and financing tool
- [OpenSolar Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/opensolar): Free solar design and proposal platform
- [PV*SOL Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/pvsol): Desktop-based detailed PV simulation
- [Arka360 Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/arka360): Cloud-based solar design tool
- [Scanifly Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/scanifly): Drone-based 3D modeling for solar
- [RatedPower Review](https://www.surgepv.com/reviews/ratedpower): Utility-scale automated PV engineering

## Optional: Key Best Solar Software Comparisons

- [Best Solar Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/design): Overall design tool comparison
- [Best Solar Software for Installers](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/installer): Tools ranked for installation companies
- [Best Solar Software for EPCs](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/epc): Enterprise tools for EPC contractors
- [Best Solar Sales Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/sales): Sales and proposal tools compared
- [Best Solar CRM Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/crm): CRM tools for solar businesses
- [Best Solar 3D Modeling Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/3d-modeling): 3D roof and site modeling tools
- [Best Solar Roof Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/roof-modeling): Roof modeling and AI detection tools
- [Best Solar Electrical Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/electrical-design): Wiring, stringing, and SLD tools
- [Best Commercial Solar Design Software](https://www.surgepv.com/best-solar-software/commercial-design): C&I design platforms compared

## Contact & Social

- Website: https://www.surgepv.com
- Demo: https://www.surgepv.com/demo
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SurgePV
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/surgepv-official
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/surgepv