Software developed for solar market applications has flourished in recent years due to sustained industry growth. In a recent article in SolarPro, Pamela Cargill, Principal of Chaolysti, provides a curated list of highlights and trends from the expanding network of specialty solar software and services.

The article explores the solar software ecosystem, defines basic product categories in relation to project phases, addresses common challenges and provides best practices related to software adoption. To make informed software adoption decisions, business owners ultimately need to examine customer and employee pain points before conducting a cost-benefit analysis. Software automation should not only improve the customer experience, but also positively affect a company’s bottom line.

Read the full article to find software that can help with each phase of your solar project timeline and best practices for adopting new software.