PVXAI.Cad
Terrain-aware solar design,
inside AutoCAD
Site assessment, grading, layout optimization, electrical design, and construction-ready exports. Without ever leaving your AutoCAD environment.
Runs inside 
Exports to Stage 1 of 5
Site Assessment
Import terrain data and analyze site conditions before committing to a layout. Understand slope distributions, cut/fill volumes, and buildability constraints in minutes.
- Import LiDAR, contour, or survey data directly into AutoCAD
- Automated slope analysis across the full site envelope
- Early-stage earthwork volume estimation
- Identify no-build zones and terrain constraints upfront
Stage 2 of 5
Grading & Civil
Design grading plans that reflect real construction costs. Compare multiple earthwork strategies side by side and lock in the buildable solution before layout begins.
- Cut/fill balance optimization with volume reporting
- Multi-scenario grading comparison (up to 3 approaches)
- Bench and slope grading support for complex terrain
- Export civil drawings in DWG and LandXML formats
Stage 3 of 5
Layout Optimization
Generate optimized panel layouts that respect terrain, setbacks, and civil constraints. Maximize energy yield without creating unbuildable conditions downstream.
- Terrain-aware row placement respecting slope limits
- Automatic setback and exclusion zone enforcement
- GCR and pitch optimization across the site
- Real-time capacity and energy yield estimates
Stage 4 of 5
Electrical Design
Route cable infrastructure using terrain-optimized topologies. Compare Line, U-shape, and Leapfrog configurations to find the lowest-cost solution for each block.
- Automated cable routing with terrain-aware pathfinding
- Multi-topology comparison: Line, U-shape, Leapfrog
- String, combiner, and MV cable sizing and scheduling
- BoM generation with cable lengths and quantities
Stage 5 of 5
Export
Deliver complete design packages in every format your team needs. From AutoCAD drawings to PVSyst simulation inputs, everything generated from a single source of truth.
- DWG/DXF for AutoCAD and civil engineering handoff
- LandXML for grading and earthwork contractors
- PVSyst-compatible export for energy yield simulation
- CSV schedules for procurement and construction teams
What PVXAI.Cad delivers
Design done? Publish to PVXAI.View in one click.
Share interactive 3D models with developers, investors, and construction teams. Run yield simulations, financial analysis, and generate PDF reports, all from the same terrain data you just designed on.
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See PVXAI.Cad on your terrain file
Book a 30-minute live demo with grading analysis, layout optimization, and cable routing.