Every tool your solar PV
design workflow needs
PVCAD brings 24 purpose-built AutoCAD commands across PV Design, Electrical Design, Civil Design, and General Tools — all in one plugin.
PV String Table Creation
Create standard PV string table blocks with module configuration, tilt angle, and structural parameters in one command.
Tables Placement (Automated Panel Layout)
Automatically fill a site polygon with PV string tables at defined row pitch, inter-row spacing, and azimuth angle.
Pile Points Placement
Automatically place pile foundation points for all PV string tables based on structure configuration and pile spacing.
Pile Points Label Placement
Auto-generate pile point labels with sequential numbering and configurable prefix format on the layout drawing.
Pile Points Export
Export all pile point coordinates in CSV or Excel format with pile ID, X/Y/Z coordinates for site survey and civil work.
Custom Table Converter to PVCAD Table
Convert any existing custom AutoCAD table block into a PVCAD-compatible table for use with all PVCAD tools.
String Sizing Design
Calculate optimal string size, number of strings per MPPT, and inverter sizing based on module and inverter specifications.
Electrical Design — Strings, Labeling, Coloring and Cabling
Complete DC electrical design — group strings, assign labels, color-code by MPPT, and route DC cables on the layout.
Typical Electrical Diagram (SLD)
Generate a complete single-line diagram with standard IEC symbols for the entire PV system from panel to grid.
ESE Lightning Arrester Placement
Calculate and place Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning arresters with protection radius zones on the layout.
PV Array Yard Earthing
Design the earthing grid for the PV array yard — earth pits, conductors, and grid connections drawn automatically.
String Inverter or Combiner Earthing
Generate earthing connections from string inverters or combiner boxes to the main earthing grid automatically.
Periphery and Internal Roads Creation
Automatically generate site periphery boundary roads and internal access roads within the defined polygon area.
Objects Creation — Station, Tree, Fence
Insert standard site objects like inverter station, transformer, trees, and perimeter fencing onto the layout drawing.
Terrain Mesh Creation
Generate a 3D terrain mesh from survey elevation points to analyse ground slope and determine pile height variations.
PV String Table Elevation Views
Auto-generate front, side, and end elevation view drawings of PV string tables with dimensions and structure details.
Object Shadow Analysis
Analyse shadow cast by any object (tree, structure, building) on the PV array for any date and time of year.
Blocks on Polyline Object (Street Lighting)
Place any block at equal intervals along any polyline path automatically — street lights, poles, or any linear object.
Transmission Line Routing
Draw and route HV/MV transmission line paths with tower placement, span labels, and conductor schedule automatically.
Import or Export UTM Points
Import UTM coordinate points from CSV into AutoCAD or export drawing points back to CSV for GIS and survey use.
Text Label Placement for PV Tables
Auto-place text labels (table ID, row number, string number) at the correct position for every PV table on the layout.
Total Lines or Polylines Lengths
Calculate and display the total cumulative length of selected lines or polylines — useful for cable and road quantity take-off.
KML/KMZ File Import or Export
Import Google Earth KML/KMZ files as AutoCAD polylines or export drawings back to KML for Google Earth viewing.
Coordinates Converter (UTM to GEO)
Convert between UTM and Geographic (Lat/Lon) coordinates inside AutoCAD — single point or batch conversion from CSV.
Built on AutoCAD's
native platform
✅ Compatibility
- ✓ AutoCAD 2018 and above
- ✓ AutoCAD LT (select features)
- ✓ Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- ✓ DWG file format native
☀️ Supported Systems
- ✓ Ground Mount PV Power Plants
📤 Output Formats
- ✓ AutoCAD DWG / DXF
- ✓ Excel BOM & schedules
- ✓ CSV panel co-ordinates
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