Utility Scale Ground Mount Solar Design
Turn complex sites into buildable solar projects. Virto.CAD streamlines utility scale solar design from terrain modeling to construction-ready deliverables.
Explore Ground Mount Design Features
Select a feature to explore how it works
Automated Module Layout
Generate optimized PV layouts faster with intelligent placement tools designed for real-world solar projects. Adapt layouts to terrain, obstacles, and site constraints while refining module spacing, orientation, and system configuration with flexible design controls.
Earthwork Calculations
Prepare and optimize terrain for ground-mounted solar installations.
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- Rack grading to adapt layouts to terrain conditions
- Rack height adjustment to minimize earthworks and improve alignment
Site Planning
Plan and organize solar sites with real-world elements and constraints.
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- Road design for site access and logistics
- Shading and site object placement for accurate environment modeling
Shadow Analysis
Evaluate solar shading impact with time-based simulations that account for surrounding buildings, terrain, and site obstacles. Identify high-impact shading areas early and optimize PV layouts for real-world site conditions.
Automated String Plans
Design and adjust string configurations to match rooftop layouts and electrical constraints.
Terrain Analysis
Evaluate terrain conditions to optimize solar layout performance and feasibility.
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- Slope analysis to identify suitable installation areas
- Ground clearance analysis to ensure proper system spacing
Components Database
Centralize and manage all solar system components across projects.
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- Unified database for modules, inverters, and system components
- Racks database for standardized system selection
- Share a database with your team
Solar Rack Design
Design and configure mounting systems for ground-mounted solar projects.
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- Fixed tilt system design
- East-West tilt system design
- Single axis tracker system setup
- Motor and joint placement for tracker functionality
Piling Generation
Automate piling design and generate construction-ready outputs.
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- Piling length calculation based on terrain and layout
- Piling coordinate export for installation planning
- Module database integration
- Inverter database integration
Inverter Configuration
Inverter Configuration Configure inverters to match system design and electrical performance.
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- Automatic inverter configuration algorithm
- Manual inverter setup for custom configurations
- Single Line Diagram (SLD) generation
Cable Routing
Design solar cable infrastructure across your site with automated routing tools.
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- Automatic cable routing based on system layout
- Trench design aligned with site conditions
- Cable tray layout for structured installations
Cable Calculations
Optimize electrical performance and ensure compliant cable design.
- Automatic cable sizing based on system requirements
- DC voltage drop calculations for energy efficiency
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Exports & Overviews
Generate key outputs and documentation for solar projects.
- PVsyst export for energy simulation
- Summary tables for system overview
- Bill of materials for procurement and planning
Terrain Import & Modeling
Import real-world terrain data and build accurate 3D models for solar site design.
- Terrain import using Plex Earth for geospatial data integration
- Terrain mesh generation for precise surface modeling
Support & Training
Access resources and support to streamline your solar design workflow.
- Push notifications for regular new versions and updates
- Customer support for technical assistance
- Help center for documentation and guidance
Where Solar Design Becomes Build-Ready
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Other Solutions
Sales Engineers
Coordinate solar engineering workflows across teams, standardize project deliverables, and streamline projects from planning to construction-ready documentation.
Project Developers
Design solar projects with greater precision using integrated engineering workflows, flexible CAD tools, and construction-ready outputs built for real-world project requirements.
PV Engineers
Design solar projects with greater precision using integrated engineering workflows, flexible CAD tools, and construction-ready outputs built for real-world project requirements.
EPC Sales Teams
Deliver projects that build the way they were designed. Construction-ready drawings, BoMs that match the field, and shared component libraries that keep the engineering office and the install crew speaking the same language.
EPC Engineering Teams
Standardize solar engineering workflows and deliver construction-ready projects faster with a flexible CAD-based ecosystem that helps EPC teams share component databases and collaborate on consistent solar designs.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Virto.MAX helps commercial and industrial solar teams turn early-stage ideas into technically accurate, sales-ready PV designs. With built-in insights into production, consumption, and financial performance, it enables smarter investment decisions and stronger business cases.
Virto.MAX is primarily designed for project developers and EPC sales teams working on commercial and industrial solar PV projects, including rooftop and utility-scale photovoltaic systems.
The platform helps users create realistic solar project visuals, optimized PV module layouts, and professional feasibility reports for faster solar project development, proposal generation, and engineering-ready planning.
Is it available in different languages?
Yes, so far we have 5 languages available.
The platform helps users create realistic solar project visuals, optimized PV module layouts, and professional feasibility reports for faster solar project development, proposal generation, and engineering-ready planning.
Check our pricing page here for an overview of the subscriptions.
Talk to our sales team for a custom quote suited to your needs.
Yes, you can start a free 14-day trial of Virto.MAX. Simply request an account, and your trial will begin automatically once your details are verified. After activation, you’ll receive immediate access to the platform, along with onboarding resources, setup information, and a guided video to help you get started quickly.
