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# pvDesign

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> End-to-end utility-scale solar software. Plan, design and engineer PV plants. Reduce LCOE and increase PV project profitability.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses pvDesign?

Development, EPC and engineering firms use pvDesign to quickly design and analyse their utility-scale PV plants projects. Developers use it to prospect faster. While EPCists speed up quoting processes

## About the vendor

- **Company**: RatedPower

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based on number of project required by customer. Entry-level plan follows the pay-per-proyect schema.
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Spain

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- CAD Tools
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Design Analysis
- Design Management
- Version Control

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software)

## Related Categories

- [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30556/engineering-cad/software)
- [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31236/3d-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Altium Develop](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/175058/altium-designer) — 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
2. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174021/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews)
3. [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/93121/solidworks-premium) — 4.6/5 (756 reviews)
4. [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/172312/alibre-design) — 4.7/5 (182 reviews)
5. [MATLAB](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/125813/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2090 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1013146/pvdesign)

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