Why Enact is the right solar software for European installers

September 4, 2024
Residential and commercial solar projects are growing across European markets. The largest residential solar markets in Europe can be divided into Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain — though solar is still growing in many other countries. Drivers of solar growth include government initiatives, the declining costs of solar hardware and increasing demand for clean energy,

As the European solar market is highly competitive, installers need a solar design and proposal tool that streamlines their business. The Enact Solar Design Software is the solution for installers in multiple European countries. The Enact platform is an end-to-end design and sales platform, equipping installers with rapid and accurate proposal generation.

What is the Enact Solar Design Software for Installers?

The Enact Solar Design Software empowers installers in Europe and around the world to design custom solar systems for their customers.
The Enact Solar Design Software is an all-in-one solar design and sales platform that supports installation professionals throughout the entire solar and storage project journey. It provides remote design capabilities, generates detailed proposals and enables seamless project management for residential and commercial projects worldwide.

The Enact installer app empowers installers to create accurate and detailed solar system designs by inputting project-specific information such as location, roof characteristics, energy consumption and available space.

Installers in over 35 countries use the Enact Solar Design Software to satisfy residential and commercial customers. Enact is proud to work with installers across the European continent as solar energy becomes more popular worldwide.

Top Features for the European Solar Market

Automatic Detection

Solar installers can use the Enact Solar Design Software to rapidly create roof designs with automatic height, automatic pitch and automatic azimuth detection using Google Solar included in the software subscription. Users can also trace obstacles — such as chimneys or skylights — and nearby trees to get automatic measurements. All these detections can be displayed in 2D and 3D.

After finding the address, users can quickly trace the outline of the roof. The Enact Solar Design Software then automatically calculates measurements, height, pitch and azimuth. Next, users can trace obstacles on the roof and trees near the property. The Enact platform can automatically measure and model these obstacles and trees. The Enact Digital Surface Model undergoes height updates once every three months.

Automatic detection enables solar professionals to generate accurate measurements and design systems faster. Based on rapid measurements, users can quickly run shade analyses and identify optimal panel layouts.

Shading Analysis

Based on your project’s roof measurements, location, potential obstacles and trees — installers can run a shading analysis on the Enact platform. The platform can recommend optimal panel placement and users can run multiple “what-ifs” regarding panel amount, placement and alignment. Users can delete panels with poor sun access and play around with different panel configurations.

East-West Configuration

While the optimal direction for solar installations is generally south, the Enact platform offers East-West configuration for installers in European markets, like the United Kingdom, Germany or Italy. East-West configuration is significant for installers for several reasons, particularly for installers designing for locations with limited space or flat roofs. East-West configured systems can be positioned back-to-back, which reduces the space needed between rows and increases output.

East-West configured solar systems follow the sun’s movement from east to west, which can help maximize energy production all day long. These systems reduce the likelihood of inverter overload due to consistent energy production. Traditional south-facing systems can peak during midday, which are more likely to overload inverters.

Due to high real estate prices, many European properties have smaller roof space. Enact’s ability to simulate East-West configurations helps European installers optimize their systems for limited roof space.

German Language

The Enact Solar Design Software interface is offered in both English and German. Starting in March 2024, the inclusion of the German language interface makes our solar design and proposal software accessible to installers in German-speaking regions. The Enact installer platform empowers solar installation teams across Europe — such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Installers can now design residential and commercial solar systems on the Enact platform in English or German. Additionally, the mapping, auto-detection and shading analysis features will be offered in German.

To learn more about Enact for Installers in German, visit our German webpage.

Spanish Language

The Enact Solar Design Software will also offer a Spanish-language interface, starting on September 1, 2024. Similar to the addition of the German interface, the inclusion of the Spanish interface makes our solar design software more accessible to installers in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions.

Installers will be able to design residential and commercial solar panel and energy storage systems on the Enact platform in Spanish. Previously, installers were able to use the Enact installer platform to generate proposals and contracts in Spanish. Now the entire process, from proposal design to project management, can be offered in Spanish.

What sets Enact apart from other solar software solutions?

Installers across Europe can use the Enact Solar Design Software to streamline operations and tackle residential and commercial projects.

Create Customizable and Editable Proposals

Users of Enact can create custom solar and storage systems — and generate customer ready proposals in minutes. If your customer wants something else, Enact proposals can be quickly edited. Proposals can be rapidly generated with accuracy, helping satisfy your customers.

Enact Works With Any OEM

Installers who use the Enact Solar Design Software can design custom systems with virtually any panel, inverter or storage battery on the market. There are no limitations on which OEMs can be modeled on the Enact installer app. Enact’s database of OEM products contains a vast variety of residential and commercial panels, inverters and batteries. If you cannot find a product, contact Enact and we will add the product within 24 hours.

Forecast 25-Year Cash Flows

Installers can use the Enact installer app to quickly design custom systems — and generate 25-year cash flows. By attaching 25-year cash flows forecasts, installers can show their customers the long-term value of their investment. The forecast follows a common warranty period for solar panels and includes adjustments for increases in utility prices.

Integrate with any Customer Relationship Management API

The Enact Solar Design Software can integrate with third \-party APIs — including Zoho, Hubspot, Salesforce and in-house apps. Third-party integrations help installers increase the efficiency of the solar proposal and sales process.

On the Enact platform, users can create a sales lead in their CRM platform and then create a design on the Enact platform. After the solar and storage design is created, Enact users can transfer their design back to the CRM. Users can view their design information on the CRM before sending the proposal to their customer. Designs and leads are both editable at any stage of the process.

Proposal Design as a Service

Enact proudly offers our solar Proposal Design as a Service (DaaS) to installers across European markets. DaaS is a solution tailored for solar installers seeking professionally crafted proposals to enhance their sales efforts. Enact’s team of global solar designers will generate customer-ready proposals in 24 hours or less.

This service provides high-quality, visually appealing and customized proposals that align with the installer’s branding and meet the unique needs of their customers. Each proposal includes accurate data and detailed financial analysis, such as estimated energy savings and return on investment (ROI), ensuring customers receive comprehensive and accurate information.

By leveraging Enact’s expertise in the solar industry, installers can address common customer concerns effectively, thereby increasing their chances of closing sales. DaaS is especially valuable for solar installation companies of all sizes, enabling them to save time and resources while maintaining a professional and persuasive sales approach.

Sign up for a Demo today

The Enact Solar Design Software is a competitive solar design and proposal tool for installers across Europe. Enact empowers installers to tackle increasing demand for solar panels and energy storage systems with next-generation features.

Installers can sign up for a free, live demo with the Enact team to learn more. During your demo, an Enact representative will walk you through the Enact Solar Design Software. Using Enact’s platform, installers can design solar proposals in minutes — allowing you to serve more customers faster. Schedule a free demo with Enact today and streamline your business.

Written by Marketing Associate David Bartle

Reviewed by International Marketing Manager Manuel Tribolati