Congratulations — you’ve just equipped your team with a powerful solar design and proposal tool that will help you win more customers and streamline costs. Using Nearmap's high resolution imagery in the OpenSolar platform is easy to set up.
Which version of OpenSolar?
If you joined Nearmap on OpenSolar on or after November 4th 2021, you'll automatically enjoy the benefits of the OpenSolar 2.0 platform.
If you joined prior to November 4th 2021, you'll be using the OpenSolar 1.0 platform. To try OpenSolar 2.0 at any time, select the OpenSolar 2.0 option when you log in. There is no additional cost to move to the OpenSolar 2.0 platform.
Learn more about how to transition from OpenSolar 1.0 in this 2 minute overview.
Before you start - link your accounts
Regardless of the OpenSolar version you're using, you must link your Nearmap and OpenSolar accounts first.
Account administrators
Before you and your team can start designing and creating proposals in the OpenSolar platform, link your Nearmap account to your OpenSolar account.
Log in to Nearmap and click on the Go to OpenSolar button to log into the OpenSolar platform.
Team members
Once your Nearmap administrator has linked your organisation's accounts, you'll be able to log in to the OpenSolar platform and start creating designs and proposals using Nearmap's high resolution imagery.
Log in to Nearmap and click on the Go to OpenSolar button.
Whether you're new to OpenSolar or interested in making the switch to OpenSolar 2.0, the following tutorial videos and resources from OpenSolar will help you get up and running quickly.
Need more help or want to get your questions answered live? We recommend registering for one of OpenSolar's free weekly webinars.
So you’ve mastered the basics. Don’t worry! We’ve got plenty more to get you to Nearmap on OpenSolar guru level.
Want to know how to build a 3D roof model with Obliques? Watch the tutorial below. Need to customise the platform to reflect your preferences and brand? Discover the nuances of the Control zone.
Use Nearmap Oblique imagery in Nearmap on OpenSolar
We want you to feel at home with your new Nearmap on OpenSolar subscription. Explore this Knowledge Hub for quick answers or more in-depth technical articles. Or, check out our partner product docs on the OpenSolar Help Centre. You can also schedule some face time with your customer success manager. We’re here to help — don’t be shy!
