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SolaMaxa brings whole-envelope opportunity screening, detailed BIPV analysis, product intelligence, BIM workflows, procurement and calculation assurance into one connected platform.
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BIPV platforms at a glance
Based on publicly available information reviewed 11 September 2026.
- Publicly documented / available
- Partial, emerging or planned
- Not identified in reviewed public material
| Capability | BIMsolar | BIPV.world | RMIT BIPV Enabler | BIPV Portal for India | SolaMaxa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-envelope BIPV analysis | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedEmerging | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| Portfolio screening | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedBuilding-level viability screening | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| Roof / façade / glazing / canopy analysis | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedRoofs and façades documented | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedFaçade focus | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedConcept-stage envelope | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableFaçades, balconies, canopies, windows, tilted roofs | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| 3D solar & shading analysis | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ◐ — Partial, emerging or planned | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ◐ — Partial, emerging or planned3D visualisation | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| BIM / IFC workflow | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableIFC, gbXML, SKP, IDF import | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableIFC import | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| Revit integration | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableRevit add-ins | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableRevit-based workflow | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableWrite-back via connector contracts |
| Automatic module layout | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableAuto-layout engine | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedLayout optimisation service | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedProduct/system optimisation | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedDesign prototypes | ✓ — Publicly documented / availablePlacement scenario staging |
| Product catalogue / matching | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableBIPV eCatalogs | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableProduct catalogue | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableBIPV product database | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedIn specification | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| Standards / compliance matching | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedVerification services | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableAustralian standards matching | ◐ — Partial, emerging or planned | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedProduct suitability, certification and fire-evidence matching; jurisdiction-aware standards rule packs in development |
| Electrical design | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableWiring, module/inverter configuration | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableDC/AC electrical plans | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedInverter, MPPT and string validation, DC/AC ratio and losses; automated electrical design in development |
| Financial / ROI analysis | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableLCOE simulation | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableCost, yield, ROI | ✓ — Publicly documented / available | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableCosting, payback | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableNPV, IRR, payback, ROI, LCOE and avoided-envelope cost |
| Supplier / RFQ / procurement | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableProducts and delivery services | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedIn specification | ✓ — Publicly documented / available |
| Reporting | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedCSV export of results | ◐ — Partial, emerging or plannedBusiness-case results | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableReports and results | ◐ — Partial, emerging or planned | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableBranded reports |
| Calculation assurance | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✕ — Not identified in reviewed public material | ✓ — Publicly documented / availableImmutable workpapers |
| Pricing | FreePRO €690/yearPREMIUM €1,290/year | FreemiumPremium pricing by offer | Licensing / trial by contact | No public pricing identified | To be announced |
Comparison based on publicly available information reviewed 11 September 2026. A cross means the capability was not identified in the reviewed public material and does not necessarily mean the platform cannot provide it. Product capabilities and pricing may change.
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