Introduction

According to a recent Aurora survey, 50% of homeowners find it hard to determine which solar contractors are legitimate. And, this is no surprise. According to a recent Time report, homeowner complaints about solar have been skyrocketing by over 1100% since over the last few years.

Sitting at the heart of all these issues are inaccurate designs and poor sales processes. Not only are inaccurate designs costing solar installers more, but they're also eroding trust with homeowners.

With a flood of software solutions entering the market, it can be hard to know which features you should look for and which solar software you should choose.

We’ve assembled this comprehensive guide to the solar software must-haves you should look for to help you navigate this increasingly complex — and crowded — market. We’ve also included some special features that can help you build trust with the homeowner and create solar proposals you can build your reputation on.