PVcase Prospect is a cloud-based software solution designed to automate and streamline the site selection and feasibility analysis process for renewable energy projects, particularly in the solar sector. It integrates extensive public, premium, and user-specific data layers to enable developers to quickly identify, assess, and de-risk potential sites. The platform supports every stage from initial land evaluation to permitting and preliminary design, reducing manual effort and accelerating project timelines. PVcase Prospect is accessible to users without GIS expertise and offers robust collaboration, reporting, and integration with other PVcase tools for comprehensive project management.

Key Features

Automated Site Selection Rapidly identify and analyze optimal parcels for renewable energy projects.

• Automated parcel search based on grid proximity and land characteristics
• Constraint mapping to highlight buildable areas and environmental risks

Integrated Data Layers Access extensive datasets for informed decision-making.

• Hundreds of built-in public and premium data layers (e.g., flood risk, grid capacity, land ownership)
• User-specific and proprietary data integration

Feasibility Studies Deliver fast, accurate assessments of site viability.

• Customizable buildable area parameters (slope, tree cover, waterways, protected zones)
• Automated analysis of multiple parcels simultaneously

Collaboration & Reporting Facilitate teamwork and stakeholder communication.

• Portfolio-wide management with list and map views
• Instant updates, export capabilities, and shareable reports

Seamless Workflow Integration Connect with other PVcase products for end-to-end project development.

• Direct data transfer to PVcase Ground Mount for detailed design
• Integration with PVcase Yield for energy modeling

Benefits

Accelerated Project Pipeline Shortens site assessment from weeks to minutes, enabling faster project origination.

• Quickly evaluate and prioritize high-potential sites
• Speed up market entry and increase project volume

Reduced Costs and Manual Effort Automates labor-intensive processes and minimizes reliance on external consultants.

• Eliminates need for separate GIS analysts or land agents
• Reduces manual errors and standardizes assessments

Enhanced Decision Quality Provides comprehensive, data-driven insights for confident investment decisions.

• Visualizes constraints, risks, and opportunities in real time
• Supports consistent, reliable feasibility reviews

Improved Collaboration Centralizes project data and streamlines communication across teams.

• Ensures all stakeholders access up-to-date site information
• Simplifies project tracking and reporting