How PlanScanAI helps solar and renewables contractors
Solar and renewables drawings pack a lot of critical information into a compact format — panel layout drawings, electrical single-line diagrams, inverter datasheets, roof orientation analyses, battery system schematics and energy generation calculations. Extracting all of this manually for each tender is slow and error-prone. PlanScanAI automates the extraction process.
Upload your solar design drawings, select ‘Solar & Renewables’ as your trade, and run a Guided Scan targeting what you need — panel types, string configurations, inverter ratings, cable cross-sections, battery capacity. Results come back with drawing references so every item is traceable back to the source document.
What PlanScanAI extracts from solar and renewables drawings
- PV panel layouts — panel counts, array configurations, row and column spacing
- Panel specifications — manufacturer, model, wattage, efficiency, dimensions
- String configurations — string sizes, number of strings, MPPT allocations
- Inverter specifications — type (string/micro/hybrid), ratings, model references
- Battery storage systems — capacity (kWh), chemistry, mounting configuration
- Roof orientation analysis — aspect, pitch, shading notes, yield calculations
- DC cable routes — cable sizes, run lengths, conduit types
- AC connection details — consumer unit connection points, DNO equipment positions
- Generation meter and export limiting equipment positions
- EV charger integration details — charger types, cable routes, capacity
- Heat pump details — unit types, positions, pipe routes, flow temperatures
- Energy yield calculations — kWp, estimated annual generation figures
Why solar and renewables installers choose PlanScanAI
- Quote on the same day — extract panel counts and equipment schedules from design drawings instantly.
- Accurate material lists — no more under-quoting cable lengths or missing ancillary equipment.
- Handle complex designs faster — process multi-system drawings (PV + battery + ASHP) in one scan.
- Trade-tuned accuracy — our AI understands MCS, G99/G100 and UK solar industry drawing conventions.
- Verifiable output — every item links back to its exact drawing reference for client sign-off.
Ready to try it?
PlanScanAI is currently in public beta with early-adopter pricing locked in for life. Start with a free trial — five scans, every feature unlocked, no card required. See the AI run on your own drawings and decide from there.