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Serving St. Louis, MO Solar Installers

Solar Estimating Softwarefor St. Louis Contractors

AI-powered solar estimating for St. Louis contractors. Upload blueprints, get accurate material takeoffs in 12 minutes. Built for Midwest climate conditions.

Midwest Climate Zone

Solar in St. Louis: What You Need to Know

Extreme temperature swings, cold winters, hot summers, tornado risk. Temperature range: 0°F - 95°F. Annual rainfall: 30-40 inches.

Local Weather Challenges

  • Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
  • Temperature swings of 50°F+ in days
  • Heavy snow and ice storms
  • Spring flooding along rivers

Building Requirements

  • Storm shelters/safe rooms recommended
  • Roof and siding rated for high winds
  • Deep frost lines require deep footings
  • Sump pumps standard in basements

Best Time for Solar Work in St. Louis

✓ Best Months

April, May, June, September, October

Optimal weather conditions for solar projects

✗ Challenging Months

January, February, December

Weather may delay outdoor work or require special precautions

Solar Tips for St. Louis Contractors

Expert advice for solar work in Midwest climates

Both heating and cooling significant costs

Geothermal popular due to stable ground temps

High-efficiency HVAC critical for comfort

St. Louis Solar Market

The Greater St. Louis area is booming. Here's what local solar installers are working on.

Healthcare Projects

Solar takeoffs for healthcare projects in the Greater St. Louis area.

Commercial Projects

Solar takeoffs for commercial projects in the Greater St. Louis area.

Renovation Projects

Solar takeoffs for renovation projects in the Greater St. Louis area.

12 minutes
Average time to complete a solar takeoff with AI

Popular Materials in St. Louis

Materials commonly used in Midwest climate construction

Asphalt shingles
Vinyl siding
Brick
Engineered wood

Energy Considerations for St. Louis

  • Both heating and cooling significant costs
  • Geothermal popular due to stable ground temps
  • High-efficiency HVAC critical for comfort

AI-Powered Solar Estimating

Features designed for St. Louis solar installers

Roof Analyzer

AI analyzes roof area and orientation

Panel Layout

Optimal panel placement with setbacks

System Sizing

kW sizing based on consumption goals

Electrical Calculator

Wire, conduit, and disconnect sizing

Solar Materials We Track

Complete material takeoffs for St. Louis solar projects

Solar Panels
Inverters
Racking
Wire
Conduit
Disconnects
Monitoring
Flashing
Junction Boxes
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