Product
Terrain-aware solar design,
inside AutoCAD
Six integrated workflow stages — from raw terrain data to construction-ready deliverables — without ever leaving your AutoCAD environment.
Stage 1 of 6
Site Assessment
Import terrain data and analyze site conditions before committing to a layout. Understand slope distributions, cut/fill volumes, and buildability constraints in minutes.
- Import LiDAR, contour, or survey data directly into AutoCAD
- Automated slope analysis across the full site envelope
- Early-stage earthwork volume estimation
- Identify no-build zones and terrain constraints upfront
Stage 2 of 6
Grading & Civil
Design grading plans that reflect real construction costs. Compare multiple earthwork strategies side by side and lock in the buildable solution before layout begins.
- Cut/fill balance optimization with volume reporting
- Multi-scenario grading comparison (up to 3 approaches)
- Bench and slope grading support for complex terrain
- Export civil drawings in DWG and LandXML formats
Stage 3 of 6
Layout Optimization
Generate optimized panel layouts that respect terrain, setbacks, and civil constraints. Maximize energy yield without creating unbuildable conditions downstream.
- Terrain-aware row placement respecting slope limits
- Automatic setback and exclusion zone enforcement
- GCR and pitch optimization across the site
- Real-time capacity and energy yield estimates
Stage 4 of 6
Electrical Design
Route cable infrastructure using terrain-optimized topologies. Compare Line, U-shape, and Leapfrog configurations to find the lowest-cost solution for each block.
- Automated cable routing with terrain-aware pathfinding
- Multi-topology comparison: Line, U-shape, Leapfrog
- String, combiner, and MV cable sizing and scheduling
- BoM generation with cable lengths and quantities
Stage 5 of 6
3D Web Viewer
Share interactive 3D site models with clients, landowners, and permitting authorities — no software required. Visualize terrain, panels, and infrastructure in the browser.
- One-click publish to shareable web link
- Interactive 3D terrain with panel and cable overlays
- Works on any device — no plugin or software install
- Access-controlled sharing for stakeholder reviews
Stage 6 of 6
Export
Deliver complete design packages in every format your team needs. From AutoCAD drawings to PVSyst simulation inputs — everything generated from a single source of truth.
- DWG/DXF for AutoCAD and civil engineering handoff
- LandXML for grading and earthwork contractors
- PVSyst-compatible export for energy yield simulation
- CSV schedules for procurement and construction teams
Integrations
Native AutoCAD. No context switching.
PVX.AI installs as an AutoCAD extension. Your team works in the tool they already know — no new interface to learn, no file transfers between platforms, no lost context.
AutoCAD
PVSyst
Export to every format your workflow needs
What changes when terrain comes first
The same site. The same number of panels. Dramatically different civil outcomes.
Panels placed on assumed flat plane — earthwork volumes unknown until construction.
Rows adapted to actual terrain — 70% less earthwork, $727K saved on a single project.
See PVX.AI on your site data
Book a 30-minute demo with your terrain file. We'll run grading analysis, layout optimization, and a cable topology comparison live.
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