Today, we’re excited to announce the release of Solar Technician 2026, delivering groundbreaking innovations that will transform how solar engineers, installers, and maintenance technicians collaborate on solar system designs and implementations. This major update introduces powerful AI-assisted modeling capabilities, extended reality workflows, and enhanced installation automation that significantly boost productivity while maintaining the accuracy and reliability solar professionals demand.
AI-Powered Solar Assistant: Your Intelligent Design Partner
The centerpiece of Solar Technician 2026 is our revolutionary new Solar Assistant, an AI-powered tool that understands solar engineering principles and helps automate complex design and implementation tasks while ensuring compliance with energy codes and regulations.
“Solar Assistant represents the biggest leap forward in solar design productivity since the introduction of parametric solar array modeling,” says Elena Martinez, Senior Director of Solar Technician Product Management. “It works alongside engineers, learning from their design approaches and preferences to become an increasingly valuable solar planning partner.”
Intelligent System Configuration
Solar Assistant analyzes your project site and can automatically suggest appropriate panel arrangements based on sunlight exposure, roof geometry, and regional energy standards. As you model a solar array, the system recognizes structural patterns and can intelligently place mounting systems, inverter configurations, or battery storage solutions that meet both energy production and installation requirements.
Natural Language Design Commands
Solar Technician 2026 introduces a powerful natural language interface that allows you to describe solar elements in plain English. Simply type or speak commands like “create a 10kW array with south-facing orientation at 30-degree pitch with optimizers at each panel” or “apply standard microinverter configuration with rapid shutdown compliance for this residential roof section,” and watch as Solar Technician models your intent.
Automated Compliance Verification
The new intelligent verification system automatically checks your model against local building codes, electrical regulations, and utility interconnection requirements, ensuring compliance throughout the design process.
Extended Reality for Connected Solar Implementation
Solar Technician 2026 takes project collaboration to new dimensions with features designed for immersive visualization and field coordination.
AR/VR System Review
Teams can now enter a virtual reality environment for design review sessions, walking through the solar installation to identify placement issues, evaluate constructability, and make real-time modifications. The AR mode allows field crews to overlay the design onto actual site conditions for enhanced installation coordination.
Holographic Installation Guidance
Installers using AR devices can see holographic overlays of mounting details and wiring sequences directly on roof surfaces and electrical panels, reducing errors and improving quality control.
Mixed Reality Performance Tracking
Combining thermal imaging with augmented reality, teams can visualize real-time performance data overlaid on physical panels, streamlining diagnostics and maintenance procedures.
Enhanced Installation and Maintenance Automation
Advanced Shading Analysis
Our next-generation shading analysis engine now supports direct integration with drone-captured imagery and LiDAR data, creating ultra-precise 3D models of installation sites with seasonal sun path simulations for maximum energy yield predictions.
Smart Component Tracking
Solar Technician 2026 introduces IoT-enabled component tracking that connects your design to the installation site and maintenance schedule. QR codes generated during design carry complete installation and maintenance information accessible through mobile devices.
Automated Documentation Generation
The new documentation automation engine uses AI to understand your company’s standards and automatically generates permit documents, homeowner manuals, and maintenance schedules that match your specific requirements. The system learns from user feedback to continuously improve output quality.
Integration and Performance Breakthroughs
Cloud-Based Multi-User Collaboration
Multiple team members can now work simultaneously on the same project with real-time synchronization. The system intelligently manages design ownership and conflict resolution, enabling true parallel workflows between designers, engineers, and installers.
Advanced Compatibility Verification
Solar Technician 2026 pro-actively prevents compatibility issues before they occur. As you design, the AI system identifies potential conflicts with roof structures, electrical systems, and existing building elements, suggesting optimal component selection and positioning alternatives.
Performance Optimization
Our new analytics engine delivers 10x faster performance when working with complex utility-scale projects or intricate residential systems, handling designs with thousands of components while maintaining smooth operation.
Early Adopters Share Their Experience
Companies participating in our beta program have already seen impressive results with Solar Technician 2026.
SunPower Solutions, a leading US solar contractor, reports significant productivity gains. “The AI-powered Solar Assistant has reduced the time required for system design by approximately 45%,” says Michael Johnson, Engineering Manager at SunPower Solutions. “This allows our team to focus more on optimizing energy production rather than manual design tasks.”
GreenPath Energy highlights the visualization improvements. “The extended reality capabilities have transformed how we communicate complex installation procedures with our field teams,” notes Sophia Lee, Operations Director at GreenPath. “We’ve seen installation callbacks reduced by 35% and significantly fewer customer questions related to system operation.”
Availability and Licensing
Solar Technician 2026 will be available starting June 15, 2025:
- Available in Residential, Commercial, and Utility-Scale configurations
- Flexible single-user and team license options
- Included in SolarTech Complete subscriptions
- Special upgrade pricing for existing license holders
Current Solar Technician software service agreement holders will receive an automatic upgrade to 2026 as part of their benefits.
Getting Started with Solar Technician 2026
To help users quickly master the new features, we’re providing comprehensive resources:
- Online courses through Solar Technician Training
- Application-specific training webinars for residential, commercial, and utility-scale installations
- Regional code compliance guides for different markets
- Migration assistance and workflow optimization services
Looking Forward
“Solar Technician 2026 represents our vision for the future of solar design that seamlessly blends human expertise with artificial intelligence while extending the workspace beyond the computer screen,” says Martinez. “We’re empowering solar teams to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy while reducing the barriers between design intent and installation reality.”
This release marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Solar Technician, with our development team already working on additional AI capabilities, expanded cloud services, and deeper integration with battery storage and smart home ecosystems.
Solar Technician 2026 Training Course
Join us to explore our Solar Technician 2026 Course, the most advanced version of industry-leading solar design and management software. This comprehensive course is designed to help designers, installers, and maintenance technicians master cutting-edge features like AI-powered modeling, natural language commands, automated compliance verification, and extended reality workflows. Whether you’re working with residential, commercial, or utility-scale projects, you’ll learn how to optimize your solar systems using intelligent tools that boost accuracy, reduce manual tasks, and improve collaboration across design and installation teams. With real-world examples and hands-on training, this course ensures you’re fully equipped to harness the power of Solar Technician 2026 in your daily workflows.
