Enphase Energy Unveils AI-Powered DIY Permitting Feature for Solargraf, Slashing Solar Permit Plan Creation Times by up to 95%
Enphase Energy has launched a new AI-powered DIY permit plan feature for its Solargraf platform, reducing solar permit plan creation time by up to 95%. The feature automates the complex solar and battery permitting process, enabling installers to create complete permit plans in under 10 minutes. Key capabilities include automated proposal-to-permit conversion, advanced electrical design with NEC compliance, and access to data from over 16,000 AHJs and 245 utility providers. The platform has already generated more than 300 permit plans across 50+ AHJs, streamlining the solar installation process and improving operational efficiency.
Enphase Energy ha lanciato una nuova funzione di piano di permesso fai-da-te alimentata dall'IA per la sua piattaforma Solargraf, riducendo il tempo di creazione dei piani di permesso solare fino al 95%. Questa funzione automatizza il complesso processo di autorizzazione per pannelli solari e batterie, consentendo agli installatori di creare piani di permesso completi in meno di 10 minuti. Le capacità chiave includono la conversione automatizzata da proposta a permesso, progettazione elettrica avanzata conforme al NEC e accesso a dati provenienti da oltre 16.000 autorità competenti e 245 fornitori di servizi pubblici. La piattaforma ha già generato più di 300 piani di permesso in oltre 50 autorità competenti, semplificando il processo di installazione solare e migliorando l'efficienza operativa.
Enphase Energy ha lanzado una nueva función de plan de permiso de bricolaje impulsada por IA para su plataforma Solargraf, reduciendo el tiempo de creación de planes de permiso solar en hasta un 95%. La función automatiza el complejo proceso de permisos solares y de baterías, lo que permite a los instaladores crear planes de permiso completos en menos de 10 minutos. Las capacidades clave incluyen la conversión automatizada de propuesta a permiso, diseño eléctrico avanzado con cumplimiento del NEC y acceso a datos de más de 16,000 autoridades locales y 245 proveedores de servicios públicos. La plataforma ya ha generado más de 300 planes de permiso en más de 50 autoridades, agilizando el proceso de instalación solar y mejorando la eficiencia operativa.
엔페이즈 에너지는 솔라그라프 플랫폼을 위한 새로운 인공지능 기반 DIY 허가 계획 기능을 출시하여 태양광 허가 계획 작성 시간을 최대 95%까지 단축했습니다. 이 기능은 복잡한 태양광 및 배터리 허가 과정을 자동화하여 설치자가 10분 이내에 완전한 허가 계획을 만들 수 있도록 합니다. 주요 기능에는 자동 제안-허가 변환, NEC 준수를 포함한 고급 전기 설계, 16,000개 이상의 관할권(AHJ) 및 245개 공공 유틸리티 제공자의 데이터를 비롯한 접근이 포함됩니다. 이 플랫폼은 이미 50개 이상의 관할권에서 300개 이상의 허가 계획을 생성하여 태양광 설치 과정을 간소화하고 운영 효율성을 향상시켰습니다.
Enphase Energy a lancé une nouvelle fonction de plan de permis DIY alimentée par l'IA pour sa plateforme Solargraf, réduisant le temps de création de plans de permis solaires jusqu'à 95%. Cette fonctionnalité automatise le processus complexe d'autorisation solaire et de batterie, permettant aux installateurs de créer des plans de permis complets en moins de 10 minutes. Parmi les principales capacités, on trouve la conversion automatisée de proposition en permis, une conception électrique avancée conforme au NEC, et l'accès aux données de plus de 16 000 autorités locales et 245 fournisseurs d'énergie. La plateforme a déjà généré plus de 300 plans de permis dans plus de 50 autorités, simplifiant le processus d'installation solaire et améliorant l'efficacité opérationnelle.
Enphase Energy hat eine neue KI-gestützte DIY-Genehmigungsplanungsfunktion für seine Plattform Solargraf eingeführt, die die Erstellung von Solargenehmigungsplänen um bis zu 95% reduziert. Die Funktion automatisiert den komplexen Genehmigungsprozess für Solar- und Batteriesysteme, sodass Installateure vollständige Genehmigungspläne in weniger als 10 Minuten erstellen können. Zu den Hauptfunktionen gehören die automatisierte Umwandlung von Angeboten zu Genehmigungen, fortschrittliche elektrische Entwürfe mit NEC-Konformität und Zugang zu Daten von über 16.000 Behörden und 245 Versorgungsunternehmen. Die Plattform hat bereits über 300 Genehmigungspläne in mehr als 50 Behörden generiert und den Installationsprozess für Solarenergie optimiert sowie die Betriebseffizienz verbessert.
- New AI feature reduces permit plan creation time by up to 95%
- Platform provides comprehensive coverage with data from 16,000+ AHJs and 245 utility providers
- Successfully generated 300+ permit plans across 50+ AHJs
- Automation reduces operational costs and improves efficiency
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The new AI-powered DIY permitting feature in Solargraf represents a significant operational efficiency breakthrough for Enphase's installer network. By reducing permit plan creation time by up to
The technology's ability to validate NEC compliance and generate complete permit plans in under 10 minutes could be transformative for the solar installation industry. This automation reduces human error risk while accelerating project timelines. Early adoption metrics showing 300+ permit plans across 50+ AHJs demonstrate promising market traction. The strategic value lies in Enphase strengthening its ecosystem and potentially capturing more installer mindshare through this end-to-end solution.
This product enhancement strengthens Enphase's competitive positioning in the solar software solutions market. The automation of permitting processes addresses a critical pain point that has historically increased soft costs in solar installations. By reducing operational overhead and accelerating project timelines, this feature could help drive higher adoption rates of Enphase's broader product ecosystem.
The positive testimonials from multiple solar installers suggest strong market reception. This software advancement could help Enphase capture a larger share of the growing solar installation market by offering a more complete value proposition to installers. The potential for reduced operational costs and faster project completion times could translate into improved margins for both installers and Enphase.
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced today a new do-it-yourself (DIY) permit plan feature on Solargraf®, its cloud-based design, proposal, and permitting software platform for solar installers in the United States. The DIY permitting feature uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the complex solar and battery permitting process, which can help reduce the time required to produce full permit plans by up to
Navigating the solar permitting process has long been a pain point for solar installers and their customers. Complex regulations, varying requirements from different Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and staying up to date with utility guidelines create a landscape that can be difficult to navigate. These challenges can slow down projects and increase costs. The new Solargraf DIY permitting feature can help alleviate these pain points by simplifying and automating the most time-consuming aspects of the process, which can enable installers to create complete permit plans in less than 10 minutes. Some of the key features include:
- Automation at your fingertips: Turn a proposal design into a permit plan with just a few clicks. Installers can add balance of system and structural elements to their permit plans, which can help generate AHJ-ready permit plans in minutes.
- Advanced electrical design: Generate single-line diagrams and permit plans with electrical validations to ensure National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance.
- Comprehensive, up-to-date data: Utilize the feature’s nationwide coverage for permit plan creation with more than 16,000 AHJ and 245 utility provider information.
“We’ve tried various solar proposal software tools, and the Solargraf platform has always stood out for its comprehensive features,” said Roderick Venture, president and founder at Allied Energy Solutions. “The new DIY permitting will be a game-changer in helping speed up and enhance our services.”
“The time required to create a complete permit plan has been slashed to minutes thanks to the DIY permitting feature, and we’re excited to incorporate this into our services,” said Jay Johnson, founder of Roswell Solar. “With access to an extensive database and up-to-date information, this solution not only helps streamline our processes but also gives us the flexibility to focus more on customer satisfaction and less on paperwork.”
The new DIY permit plan feature makes the Solargraf platform a comprehensive end-to-end solution for solar and battery system design, proposal, and permitting. The DIY permitting feature can also help boost productivity and cut costs for installers by reducing cycle times and operating expenses with a seamless, automated workflow. The design and proposal features also simplify and help expedite the entire sales and installation process, and it is all accessible from any PC, tablet, or mobile device.
“It is remarkable what the Solargraf platform’s self-serve permit solution can do,” said Ryan Hurlock, co-founder of Magic Sun Solar. “We can now use a single software application to manage the full life cycle of the job beginning with the proposal creation through the system design phase. We are excited to start using this new feature to trim our workflow and give our customers an even more seamless experience, which is unique in the market.”
“We are thrilled to enhance the capabilities of our Solargraf platform,” said Jayant Somani, senior vice president of the digital business unit at Enphase Energy. “With more than 300 permit plans already generated across more than 50 AHJs, the new DIY permitting feature is proven to streamline the solar permitting process and empower installers to operate more efficiently, delivering exceptional service to homeowners.”
For more information about the Solargraf platform and the new DIY permit plan feature, please visit the website.
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power—and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 78.0 million microinverters, and over 4.5 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of the Solargraf platform; the ability of the Solargraf platform to help installers grow their business, streamline operations, and reduce costs; and the ability of the Solargraf platform to simplify and accelerate the end-to-end sales and installation process for solar professionals. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy’s most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by Enphase Energy from time to time with the SEC. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.
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