About
Solargraf is a comprehensive solar business platform designed to accelerate every stage of the solar project lifecycle. Built for solar contractors, sales teams, designers, and operations managers, it consolidates design, proposals, permitting, and project management into a single, intuitive workspace. At its core, Solargraf features AI-assisted solar and battery system design that handles complex roof configurations with accuracy and speed. The platform generates production and shading estimates verified by leading institutions, ensuring bankable, reliable results. Sales teams can create fully customized, client-ready proposals complete with integrated financing options in just a few clicks, reducing proposal revisions and accelerating deal closures. One of Solargraf's standout capabilities is automated permitting — it auto-generates install-ready permit plan sets that comply with local standards, dramatically cutting soft costs and turnaround times. The platform also offers expert-backed permit and proposal services with 24/7 support for teams that need professional assistance. For operations, Solargraf provides robust role-based access controls, multi-project management, and seamless integrations with CRM and fintech platforms. With over 3 million proposals and 1 million permits generated, Solargraf is trusted by 1,000+ solar professionals to deliver faster installs, better client experiences, and scalable business growth.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Solar Design: Automatically design residential and commercial solar and battery systems with an AI-assisted interface that handles complex roof configurations, shading analysis, and production estimates.
- Smart Proposals & Financing: Generate customized, visually impressive client proposals with integrated financing options in just a few clicks, helping sales teams close deals faster.
- Automated Permit Plan Sets: Instantly auto-generate install-ready permit packages that meet local compliance standards, dramatically reducing soft costs and manual effort.
- CRM & Fintech Integrations: Connect Solargraf with your existing CRM and financial tools to create a seamless, end-to-end solar workflow without switching platforms.
- Role-Based Access Control: Manage multiple projects and teams with granular user permissions, keeping operations organized and data secure across your entire organization.
Use Cases
- A solar contractor uses Solargraf to design a complex residential rooftop PV system with AI assistance, then instantly generates a compliant permit package for submission.
- A sales representative customizes a client proposal on-site during a consultation, incorporating financing options and real-time savings projections to close the deal faster.
- An operations manager uses Solargraf's role-based access control to coordinate multiple simultaneous solar projects across a distributed installation team.
- A solar company integrates Solargraf with their CRM to automatically sync lead and project data, eliminating double data entry across their sales and operations workflow.
- A solar design firm uses Solargraf's proposal services to outsource proposal creation with fast turnaround, freeing in-house staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
Pros
- Truly All-in-One: Covers the full solar project lifecycle — design, proposal, permitting, and project management — eliminating the need for multiple disconnected tools.
- Significant Time Savings: Automation of proposals and permit packages reduces soft costs and cycle times, freeing teams to focus on selling and installing.
- Verified Accuracy: Shading and production estimates are verified by leading institutions, providing bankable, trustworthy numbers for clients and stakeholders.
- Multilingual Support: Supports 16 languages, making it accessible for solar businesses operating across diverse regional markets.
Cons
- Solar Industry Specific: The platform is purpose-built for the solar industry, so it offers no value for businesses outside of solar installation and sales.
- Demo-Gated Pricing: Pricing is not publicly listed and requires scheduling a demo, which can slow down the evaluation process for smaller teams.
- Overkill for Small Installers: The breadth of features may be more than a solo installer or very small team needs, potentially making it cost-inefficient at small scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solargraf?
Solargraf is an all-in-one platform for solar professionals that combines AI-powered system design, proposal generation, automated permitting, and project management tools in a single workspace.
Who is Solargraf designed for?
Solargraf is built for solar business owners, contractors, sales teams, operations managers, and solar designers — essentially anyone involved in selling, designing, or permitting solar installations.
Does Solargraf support both residential and commercial solar projects?
Yes, Solargraf supports both residential and commercial solar and battery system design, with tailored workflows for each project type.
How does automated permitting work in Solargraf?
Solargraf auto-generates permit plan sets based on your system design and local compliance requirements. These packages are install-ready and can also be reviewed and stamped by Solargraf's expert team through their permit services.
What integrations does Solargraf offer?
Solargraf integrates with CRM platforms and fintech/financing tools, allowing solar businesses to connect their existing sales and financial workflows directly into the platform.
