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Accelerated planning of solar systems: IBC SOLAR’s planning tool PV Manager now offers even more flexibility


Bad Staffelstein, May 11, 2021 – IBC SOLAR AG, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage, presents the new version of its highly successful planning tool – PV Manager. In addition to enhancements of the user interface for an even more intuitive operation, PV Manager is now available as a download version providing new options for flexible access.

PV Manager is a planning tool for grid-connected PV systems in the residential and commercial sector. As a comprehensive software program, it offers a wide spectrum of functions for planning, selling and processing in one system. It assists installers through all projects – from customer inquiry, through quotation and order, to commissioning. The proven software has been re-designed thoroughly so that PV installers can now benefit from an even more reliable and faster performing platform that also offers maximum flexibility in operation. The planning tool now runs as a stand-alone, cloud-based program that is independent of browsers. This gives installers easy, secure and fast access from anywhere and at any time.

The wide-ranging functions of the planning tool are clear and easy to use. This is facilitated not only by clear graphics and a detailed visualization of the environment, but also by the clear and elaborate interface of the PV Manager. Precisely tailored to the needs of PV professionals and based on the experience of installers, automatic updates ensure that the software is always up to date.

Features at a glance

As early as in the planning stage for the PV system on a defined roof area, the PV Manager helps helps to identify possible interfering objects and shading, considers site-related weather data. In addition, the planning tool creates a comprehensive self-consumption analysis, taking into account various parameters such as e-mobility or storage systems as well as a profitability calculation, which the installer can send to his customer with a single click of a button. Afterwards, all planned components can be automatically transferred to the IBC SOLAR Online Shop and the ordering of the PV system can be triggered. Users can also grant IBC SOLAR experts access to their projects and thus get personalized advice and support.

For more information about the PV Manager from IBC SOLAR, please visit: www.ibc-solar.de/pvmanager


About IBC SOLAR

IBC SOLAR is a leading wholesaler and global provider of photovoltaic and energy storage solutions and services. The company offers complete systems and covers the entire product range from planning to the turnkey handover of photovoltaic systems. The product range comprises solar parks, self-consumption systems for commercial enterprises and private households, off-grid photovoltaic systems and diesel hybrid solutions. As a project developer and general contractor, IBC SOLAR implements and markets major solar projects worldwide. The manufacturer-independent system house guarantees the highest quality for all projects and has currently implemented photovoltaic systems with an output of 5,4 gigawatts worldwide. IBC SOLAR works with a close network of Premium Partners and supports them with their own software tools for planning and designing grid-connected systems including storage systems. IBC SOLAR offers customised packages for energy providers, municipal utilities and providers of photovoltaic solutions. The company ensure the best possible output of solar parks through technical management and monitoring.

IBC SOLAR was founded by Udo Möhrstedt in Bad Staffelstein in 1982 who has managed the company as the Chairman of the Executive Board to date. The system house is a pioneer of the energy turnaround in Germany and is especially committed to energy cooperatives with its own planned public solar parks. The company is active internationally with numerous regional companies, sales offices and partner companies in more than 30 countries.