Pylon

Pylon is a cloud-based solar design and customer relationship management (CRM) platform that offers a modern, flexible solution tailored specifically for solar professionals working on residential and commercial projects. What makes Pylon stand out in the crowded solar software market is its unique pay-as-you-go pricing model, which allows users to pay per project instead of committing to a costly monthly subscription. This makes it especially attractive for small to mid-sized solar businesses or contractors with variable workloads, as they can scale their usage according to demand without worrying about fixed fees. The platform excels in delivering high-resolution aerial imagery combined with 3D shading analysis, enabling precise solar panel placement and performance optimization by accurately predicting shading impacts throughout different times of the day and year. These features are crucial for designing efficient systems that maximize energy production and ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, Pylon supports advanced capabilities such as custom load profiles and battery storage design, which help professionals model energy consumption and storage scenarios with greater accuracy, reflecting the growing importance of solar-plus-storage systems in the market.