3D modelling
AdvancedShows 3D layouts and terrain in reports. Professional adds a 3D performance viewer.
What can PVcase Yield help you do?
- 01
Estimate yearly power for a project
Yield runs physics-based simulations with 3D ray tracing. Ray tracing follows light paths to see how much sun each panel gets. You get yield estimates without manual tuning, the company says.
- 02
Show risk to lenders
Yield gives P50 and P90 numbers. P50 is the output you expect in a normal year. P90 is the output you should beat 9 years in 10. Banks look at these when they decide how much to lend.
- 03
Reuse your design without retyping
You can import PVcase Ground Mount layouts and run yield on the same geometry. Professional also pulls in the electrical design to count cable losses.
- 04
Model hard sites and bifacial panels
Yield handles slopes, uneven ground and bifacial panels. Bifacial panels collect light on both sides, so the back side matters.
- 05
Share results
You export PDF reports and time-series data. Professional adds a 3D viewer that shows results on the layout.
Key features
Each feature shows what we found on PVcase Yield’s own website, and how sure we are.
Shade analysis
AdvancedRay tracing for shade and light. Professional adds high-resolution optical modelling and cell-string shade checks.
Power estimate
AdvancedEnergy simulation with P50/P90, 15-minute steps, bifacial and terrain modelling, mismatch and DC cable losses.
Permits and plan sets
Not foundWe found no permit tools in Yield.
Financing
Company claimNo loan tools. PVcase says tighter P50 to P90 gaps lower interest rates. That is a claim, not a feature.
Project management
Not foundWe found no project tracking tools in Yield.
Battery design
Not foundWe found no battery modelling on the Yield pages.
Integrations
BasicImports PVcase Ground Mount layouts and, on Professional, its electrical design. We found no other named tools.
API
Company claimThe pricing page says enterprise plans include API access. We found no API docs.
AI and automation
Company claimThe company says it uses machine learning to run simulations in parallel. We could not check this.
Mobile
Not foundWe found no phone or tablet app.
Reporting
AdvancedPDF reports, time-series data exports and custom outputs with 3D layouts.
Not what PVcase Yield is for, so not scored: Solar design, Proposals, CRM, Lead management, Monitoring, Operations and repair (O&M).
Feature scorecard
| Feature | What we found | Our notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar design | Not its job | Yield does not lay out panels. You design in PVcase Ground Mount and import the layout. | Oct 2026 |
| 3D modelling | Advanced | Shows 3D layouts and terrain in reports. Professional adds a 3D performance viewer. | Oct 2026 |
| Shade analysis | Advanced | Ray tracing for shade and light. Professional adds high-resolution optical modelling and cell-string shade checks. | Oct 2026 |
| Power estimate | Advanced | Energy simulation with P50/P90, 15-minute steps, bifacial and terrain modelling, mismatch and DC cable losses. | Oct 2026 |
| Proposals | Not its job | Yield is an engineering tool. It does not make sales proposals. | Oct 2026 |
| CRM | Not its job | Managing customers is outside what Yield is for. | Oct 2026 |
| Lead management | Not its job | Finding sales leads is outside what Yield is for. | Oct 2026 |
| Permits and plan sets | Not found | We found no permit tools in Yield. | Oct 2026 |
| Financing | Company claim | No loan tools. PVcase says tighter P50 to P90 gaps lower interest rates. That is a claim, not a feature. | Oct 2026 |
| Project management | Not found | We found no project tracking tools in Yield. | Oct 2026 |
| Battery design | Not found | We found no battery modelling on the Yield pages. | Oct 2026 |
| Monitoring | Not its job | Yield models power before you build. It does not watch live systems. | Oct 2026 |
| Operations and repair (O&M) | Not its job | Running and repairing plants (O&M) is outside what Yield is for. | Oct 2026 |
| Integrations | Basic | Imports PVcase Ground Mount layouts and, on Professional, its electrical design. We found no other named tools. | Oct 2026 |
| API | Company claim | The pricing page says enterprise plans include API access. We found no API docs. | Oct 2026 |
| AI and automation | Company claim | The company says it uses machine learning to run simulations in parallel. We could not check this. | Oct 2026 |
| Mobile | Not found | We found no phone or tablet app. | Oct 2026 |
| Reporting | Advanced | PDF reports, time-series data exports and custom outputs with 3D layouts. | Oct 2026 |
Who is PVcase Yield best for?
| Type of business | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Home solar installers | Weak fit | Every Yield page talks about utility-scale and large projects, not homes. |
| Business (commercial) installers | Partial fit | PVcase says its platform is for solar farms and business sites, but Yield only imports from Ground Mount, its solar farm tool. |
| Solar farm developers | Strong fit | Terrain, bifacial, P50/P90 and Ground Mount import all target solar farms. |
| EPCs (design and build firms) | Strong fit | EPCs using Ground Mount can model yield on the same design without rebuilding it. |
| Solar designers and engineers | Strong fit | PVcase names energy yield engineers as the users of Yield. |
| Solar sales teams | Weak fit | There are no proposal or sales tools. |
| O&M and asset teams | Weak fit | Yield does not track running plants. |
By company size
Solo installer
Not enough data
No public price, so we cannot tell if one engineer can afford it.
Small team
Partial fit
Pricing is set by team size and seats, but you must ask for a quote.
Growing company
Partial fit
Two plans let a team start with Essentials and move up, but there is no public price to compare.
Large company
Strong fit
Enterprise needs include API access, custom integrations and dedicated support.
Who shouldn’t choose PVcase Yield?
- You design home solar. A home design tool fits better.
- You want to see the price before a sales call.
- You do not use PVcase Ground Mount, so you lose the design import.
- You need battery modelling. We found none.
- You want a free tool.
PVcase Yield pricing
Starting price
Ask the company
Checked 6 October 2026
- Price model
- Quote only
- Free plan
- Not found
- Free trial
- Not found
- Demo
- Yes
Essentials
Ask the company
- Ground Mount layout import
- Bifacial modelling
- Complex terrain modelling
- 15-minute simulation steps
- PDF and time-series export
- Training and support
Professional
Ask the company
- Everything in Essentials
- High-resolution optical modelling
- Ground Mount electrical design import
- Module mismatch simulation
- DC cable loss simulation
- 3D performance viewer
- Cell string simulation
What changes the price
- No prices are shown. You must talk to sales.
- PVcase says price depends on team size, seats, which products you buy and which regions' data you need.
- API access, custom integrations and dedicated support are listed as enterprise needs.
- The About page says PVcase has grown for eight years but gives no founding year. The Yield page says it runs simulations with cloud computing. You can request a demo, but we found no free trial.
Ask PVcase Yield for a price Prices change often. We never guess a price that is not on the website.
Is PVcase Yield worth it?
Software pays for itself only if it saves time or wins more jobs. Work through it in this order:
- Software costAsk the company
- Time savedFaster design and fewer site visits
- More quotesEach person can send more proposals
- More jobs wonBetter proposals, faster replies
- Extra profitMust be more than the cost
Ease of use
Learning curve
High
Yield is for energy engineers, so you need to know solar modelling terms. It runs in the cloud and reuses your Ground Mount design, which saves data entry. Both plans include training.
Training offered: Training and support included in both plans · Help center
We have not tested PVcase Yield hands-on yet. This is based on what the maker offers and how the product is set up.
Integrations
Design
- PVcase Ground Mount (layouts)
- PVcase Ground Mount (electrical design, Professional)
AI and automation
| Capability | Status | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| AI design | Not found | Yield does not design layouts. |
| AI proposals | Not its job | Yield makes no sales proposals. |
| AI sales assistant | Not its job | Yield has no sales tools. |
| AI lead qualification | Not its job | Yield has no lead tools. |
| Forecasting | Verified | Energy output forecasts with P50 and P90 numbers. This is physics modelling, not AI. |
| Automation | Company claim | The company says machine learning and cloud computing run large simulations in minutes. |
Our assessment
Yield’s core is physics and ray tracing, not AI. PVcase says machine learning helps run simulations faster. We could not test that speed claim.
API and automation
- Public API
- API access is listed for enterprise needs. No public docs found.
- Webhooks
- Not found
- Docs
- Not found
Useful for
- Enterprise teams that ask PVcase for custom integrations
Security and large-company readiness
Only what the company publishes. “Could not read” means we could not open the page, not that the feature is missing.
Encryption
Not foundWe found no encryption details for Yield.
Single sign-on (SSO)
Not foundWe found no mention of SSO.
SOC 2
Not foundThe Trust Center names SOC 2 Type I and II for PVcase Prospect only. It does not say Yield is covered. A SOC 3 report is offered.
GDPR
Not foundWe found no GDPR details on the pages we read.
User permissions
Not foundWe found no user role details for Yield.
Audit logs
Not foundWe found no mention of audit logs.
Data hosting
Not foundYield runs in the cloud, but we found no hosting location.
Backups
Not foundWe found no backup details.
Setup and support
Getting started
You start by requesting a demo and a quote. Both plans include training and workflow support to help your team adopt Yield.
- Dedicated training
- Workflow support
- Custom integrations (enterprise)
Customer support
Training and support come with both plans. The help center blocked our reader, so we could not see its articles.
- Help center
- Training and support
- Dedicated support (enterprise)
Pros and cons
What we like
- Deep loss modellingProfessional models mismatch, DC cable losses and cell strings.
- No re-entry of design dataIt imports PVcase Ground Mount layouts and electrical design.
- Risk numbers for lendersP50 and P90 scenarios are built in.
- Handles hard sitesTerrain, slope and bifacial modelling are in both plans.
- Clear plan feature listThe pricing page shows exactly what each plan includes.
What could be better
- No public priceBoth plans say talk to sales, so you must book a call.
- Best features cost moreMismatch, cable loss and the 3D viewer are Professional only.
- Tied to Ground MountThe only import we found is from PVcase Ground Mount.
- Little security detailThe Trust Center’s SOC 2 note covers Prospect, not Yield.
- No public API docsAPI access is mentioned for enterprise, but we found no docs.
PVcase Yield alternatives
Tools people switch to, and when each one makes more sense.
PVsyst
Evidence score 9.0/10
Pick it if you want a long-used desktop yield tool many banks know.
Read the review
DNV SolarFarmer
Evidence score 7.6/10
Pick it for bank-grade yield models from an engineering adviser.
Read the review
PlantPredict
Pick it if you want a web-based yield tool outside the PVcase stack.
Glint Solar
Evidence score 7.2/10
Pick it if early site checks matter more than detailed yield.
Read the reviewSame company: PVcase Prospect, PVcase Ground Mount. PVcase’s tool for finding and checking land for solar sites.
Main competitors
- PVsyst: Sells yield simulation to the same energy engineers.
- DNV SolarFarmer: Competes for bankable yield work on solar farms.
- PlantPredict: Another cloud yield tool for utility-scale projects.
How we score solar software
We have not given any product a quality score yet. That needs at least eight checked user reviews. Instead, the evidence score shows how much we could confirm on the company’s own website.
Points for each feature
| Verified, advanced | 10 |
|---|---|
| Verified, basic | 8 |
| Company claim only | 6 to 7 |
| Not found or not offered | 0 |
| Could not read, or not its job | left out |
Jobs we score, equal weight
- Solar design
- Shade and power estimate
- Proposals and finance
- CRM and leads
- Permits and projects
- Batteries
- Monitoring and O&M
- Integrations and API
- AI and automation
- Mobile and reporting
- Clear pricing
Each job is the average of its features. A job where we found none of its features is not this tool’s job, so it is left out. The overall score is the average of the jobs that apply, plus clear pricing. Read how we check facts · How we research · Editorial guidelines
Sources and checks
- Company sitePVcase Yield product page
- Company sitePVcase Yield pricing plans
- Company sitePVcase pricing overview
- Company siteHome page
- Company siteAbout page
- Company siteTrust center
- Company sitePVcase Ground Mount
- Company siteHelp center (returned 403, could not read)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does PVcase Yield cost?
PVcase does not show a price. There are two plans, Essentials and Professional, and you must talk to sales. We checked on 6 October 2026.
Does PVcase Yield have a free trial?
We found no free trial or free plan. You can request a demo.
Is PVcase Yield good for small installers?
Probably not for home installers. It is built for large solar projects and energy engineers. There is also no public price to check first.
Does PVcase Yield have a CRM?
No. It is an energy modelling tool, not a sales tool.
Can PVcase Yield model batteries?
We found no battery modelling on the Yield pages. If you need to model batteries, ask PVcase or pick another tool.
Does PVcase Yield have an API?
PVcase lists API access under enterprise needs on its pricing page. We found no public API docs.
What are the best PVcase Yield alternatives?
PVsyst, DNV SolarFarmer and PlantPredict are other yield tools for large projects.
Is PVcase Yield worth it?
It makes most sense if you already use PVcase Ground Mount. Then you can model yield on the same design without rebuilding it.
Our final verdict
PVcase Yield: 7.0/10 evidence score
PVcase Yield suits utility-scale teams that design in PVcase Ground Mount and need detailed, lender-ready energy estimates.
Choose PVcase Yield if
- You design solar farms in PVcase Ground Mount
- You need P50/P90 numbers
- You model bifacial panels on slopes
- You want cable and mismatch losses counted
Look at alternatives if
- You need a public price
- You do not use Ground Mount
- You need battery modelling
- You work on homes