Easy-PV FAQ
What is Easy-PV?
Brought to you by the Midsummer development team, Easy-PV represents our vision of accessible solar PV designs for all. As a stand alone web based tool, Easy-PV offers a complete design package for both commercial and personal use.
If you're looking for help with designs, quotations, purchasing and the certification process, we've got you sorted.
Who is Easy-PV suitable for?
Everyone! Easy-PV has been designed with simplicity in mind. No technical knowledge required. Simply let Easy-PV guide you through the design process step by step.
What kind of features does Easy-PV offer?
- Roof Solar PV layout designs
- Inverter string configurations
- DC + AC electrical checks
- Performance generation with Sunpath shading support
- Auto generated schematics
- Structural calculations - Weight and wind loading with span table support
- Financial forecasting with graphical payback periods and export tariff payments
- Quotation tools offering margin analysis and VAT guidelines
- Detailed end user handover reports
- Auto G98 & G99 (A1-1 & A1-2) DNO applications
- Auto PV Array Test Reports
How do I get started?
Registration takes mere seconds, simply sign up for a free account at Easy-PV. Create your first project and have a play! If you're looking for some extra guidance, simply get in touch or register here for a free online training session.
What's the difference between the Free version and the Pro subscription?
| Free | Pro | Commercial | Enterprise | |
| Project creation | 20 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Backup service | 6 months | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Financial forecasting | 15 years | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Performance analysis | Basic | Full | Full | Full |
| Trade discount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forms task | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Component upload | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Company logo | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom reports | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Corporate training | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| User accounts | 1 | 1 | 20 | Unlimited |
| Project sharing | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Priority technical helpline | - | - | - | Yes |
| £0 | £25* | £25 + £12.50 per user* | Get in touch! |
* Excluding VAT
How much is a Pro membership?
UK users can register with a monthly direct debit for just £25 + VAT. No contracts or long-term obligations required. Once logged in at Easy-PV, Click the Upgrade to Pro link at the top right of the page or follow the instructions on the homepage to unlock the full package.
Is there a discount for multiple Pro users?
Every additional Pro account within a single organisation benefits from a 50% discount. At the reduced rate of £12.50 + VAT users gain the ability to work collaboratively while sharing projects, components and report templates. Looking for 20 plus users? Get in touch regarding our Enterprise package.
Why is there a charge?
Representing many years of development time, Easy-PV is not your typical manufacturer designer or wholesale portal. As a comprehensive stand alone tool, our online solution very much rivals design packages such as PV*SOL. Offering industry leading value for money, installers rely on Easy-PV to support their front line sales teams with a feature rich all-in-one solution.
How about custom reports?
For an additional fee, custom report sections can be hosted for use within Easy-PV. These can either be static pages or dynamic sections which may change depending on the details of the project:
Static - £100 Development charge per section - Monthly fee increase of £5 per section
Dynamic - £120 Development charge per section - Monthly fee increase of £5 per section
Pricing excluding VAT and indicative only. 50% monthly discount applies for additional users.
Complex solutions may entail further costs. Get in touch to request a quotation.
Does Easy-PV integrate with Midsummer?
Though existing as a separate entity, Easy-PV designs can be transferred to Midsummer Wholesale by clicking Review and Order from the overview page. At the touch of a button, the Midsummer Wholesale website loads in a new browser tab with the basket auto populated ready for purchase.
Are Midsummer trade discounts reflected within Easy-PV?
Easy-PV and Midsummer Wholesale accounts can be linked for accurate pricing at the point of quotation. Head to the preferences section within Easy-PV and enter the email and password associated with your Midsummer account. Unless a trade link is established, Easy-PV displays retail pricing as standard.
Do you offer training sessions?
Absolutely, online screen share sessions are available on request or by booking here. Check out our Easy-PV YouTube channel too! Prefer to meet in person? Pop by our premises in Cambridge for a chat or get in touch to arrange a site visit. A one-to-one consultation is the perfect way to learn more about Midsummer and discuss your software and product needs. Busy schedule? Out of office and weekend training slots available for a small fee.
Does Easy-PV follow the official MCS guidelines?
Easy-PV has been built from the ground up according to MCS guidelines and Building Regulations. Easy-PV reports have stood the test of time when it comes to MCS audits. Everything you need to pass with flying colours in one convenient place.
Is Easy-PV available in my country?
Easy-PV is available globally with territory specific features for the UK and Irish markets. Simply Register at Easy-PV.com and select your region during registration.
I have an idea for a future update
Great! We're always keen to hear from our users. Easy-PV has been developed by solar experts for solar installers. Updates go live on a regular basis, so get in touch and share your feature requests. Keep an eye on the Easy-PV news feed for details regarding the latest releases.
I need specific features tailored to the needs of my business
Following a consultation process, our Enterprise solution allows custom versions of Easy-PV to be developed. Unique features, widgets and tweaks tailored to your exact requirements. Peace of mind guaranteed. Get in touch for more information and details.
Who can I call for help and support?
Our Easy-PV guru (Ash) is on hand for support and guidance. Give him a call on +44 01223 851868 or say hello at ash@easy-pv.co.uk.
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LinkedIn - The Easy-PV Development Team
Twitter - @EasyPV