EnergySage and Scanifly Join Forces to Revolutionize Solar Design with AI Integration

Transforming Solar Shopping: EnergySage and Scanifly Partnership

In a groundbreaking development for the solar industry, EnergySage and Scanifly recently announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing how homeowners shop for solar energy solutions. This collaboration brings together EnergySage, the leading online marketplace for solar energy, and Scanifly, a pioneer in photovoltaic (PV) design and field operations software. This partnership is set to significantly enhance their offerings by integrating advanced AI technology into the solar shopping experience.

Enhancements through AI Integration

The partnership's inaugural integration boosts EnergySage's Autoquote product with Scanifly's cutting-edge AI design technology. This improvement allows homeowners to receive solar quotes that include detailed array layouts and more precise production estimates without the need for an on-site evaluation. In many cases, solar projects have previously relied on Google’s Project Sunroof data for modeling, which often lacks panel placement details. This can lead to inflated expectations and unexpected costs during installation.

Scanifly's AI technology distinguishes itself by simulating thousands of panel layouts in mere seconds, providing a realistic overview of what can be achieved on each home's roof. According to Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly, "The solar industry has been waiting for marketplace technology that matches the accuracy of the leading PV design tools. Our integration with EnergySage will bring a new level of precision to the market."

Immediate Benefits for Homeowners and Installers

The Scanifly-enhanced Autoquote not only improves the homeowners' experience through visual module placement but also generates probable array layouts rapidly, allowing users to visualize the aesthetics of their potential system. Additionally, the integration accounts for production accuracy that is often overlooked by raw Google data, ensuring homeowners receive a more comprehensive and realistic quote.

Another remarkable feature is the speed of solar layout generation; the AI technology can produce these layouts in under 15 seconds. Despite this rapid output, quality is not compromised, as 3D processing technology ensures that designs are meticulously crafted using computational geometry.

Commitment to Transparency and Efficiency

Charlie Hadlow, President and COO of EnergySage, emphasized the company’s dedication to transparency in the solar shopping process. He remarked, "Partnering with Scanifly allows us to delight shoppers with fast, accurate quotes while simultaneously helping our contractors streamline their operations. This partnership removes friction for both homeowners and installers, making the entire process simpler and more cost-effective."

A Look Ahead

This partnership marks the first phase of a broader collaboration between EnergySage and Scanifly. Future enhancements are expected to allow installers even more flexibility in customizing quoting parameters, adapting to regional requirements, and preferences for panel placement and orientation. Homeowners and contractors can start enjoying the enhanced Autoquote experience across EnergySage's marketplace immediately, with plans for nationwide expansion in the summer of 2025.

About the Companies

Scanifly

Scanifly is recognized as a leader in the solar industry for its innovative software that enhances PV design and operational efficiency from initial lead to final installation. It serves both residential and commercial contractors by centralizing design, site surveys, and maintenance into a single platform, enabling faster project timelines and higher accuracy.

EnergySage

As the nation's most significant online marketplace for home electrification solutions, including solar energy, EnergySage connects homeowners with qualified local installers while ensuring transparent pricing and unbiased support. Since its inception in 2013, EnergySage has assisted over one million homeowners in their solar journeys, creating a vast database of pricing and installer performance data.

By combining the strengths of both organizations, this partnership not only aims to enhance the solar shopping experience but also sets a new standard for accuracy and efficiency in the industry, benefiting homeowners and contractors alike. With their innovative approach, Scanifly and EnergySage are poised to lead the charge towards a more sustainable future in solar energy.