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Solar PV Design & Simulation Software and Online Courses. With PVBytes, you control all variables in one project dashboard. The software handles multistring with multi MPPPT configurations for small and large scale projects.

Electnology

Solar PV Design & Simulation Software and Online Courses. With PVBytes, you control all variables in one project dashboard. The software handles multistring with multi MPPPT configurations for small and large scale projects.

PVTools: Free NEC-Based Solar PV Utility Software for Engineers & Installers

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Solar PV String Drawing

Introduction

Not every solar task requires full-scale simulation software. Often, engineers and installers need fast, reliable utility tools to solve specific problems—such as conductor sizing or PV string visualization.

PVTools is a completely free utility software developed to support solar professionals, students, and enthusiasts with essential NEC-based calculations and visual tools. Utilities provided in PVTools are basically part of the major software PVBytes provided at  https://electnology.com/pvbytes. These tools have been extracted and provided as separate utility for the solar community.

👉 Access PVTools here: https://electnology.com/pvtools

What Is PVTools?

PVTools is a lightweight solar PV utility platform offering quick, practical tools that help users:

  • Save time on routine calculations
  • Reduce manual errors
  • Improve clarity in system layouts

No licensing. No cost.

Key Features of PVTools

🔹 NEC-Based Conductor Size Calculator

Correct conductor sizing is critical for safety and compliance.

PVTools includes built-in National Electrical Code (NEC) algorithms that allow users to:

  • Calculate conductor sizes in seconds
  • Reduce risk of under-sizing or over-sizing
  • Improve compliance with U.S. electrical standards

This tool is particularly useful for:

  • Preliminary design checks
  • Field engineers
  • Students learning NEC rules
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PV System Conductor sizing

🔹 PV String Drawing on Google Map

Visual clarity is essential for planning and communication.

With PVTools, users can:

  • Draw PV strings directly on Google Maps
  • Visualize string routing and layout
  • Save images for reports, proposals, or discussions

This feature is ideal for:

  • Site planning
  • Client presentations
  • Educational demonstrations

Who Should Use PVTools?

PVTools is designed for:

  • Solar installers
  • Electrical engineers
  • Solar design students
  • DIY solar enthusiasts
  • Trainers and educators

It serves as a perfect companion to advanced software like PVBytes—or as a standalone utility for quick tasks.

Why PVTools Is Completely Free

PVTools was developed to:

  • Support solar adoption
  • Encourage best engineering practices
  • Provide easy access to NEC-based tools

By removing barriers, PVTools helps grow the solar ecosystem while introducing users to more advanced solutions when needed.

Conclusion

Whether you need a quick NEC conductor size check or a simple way to draw PV strings on a map, PVTools delivers fast, accurate results—at zero cost.

👉 Start using PVTools now:
https://electnology.com/pvtools

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