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ETAP vs SunPower Monitoring

ETAP logo

ETAP

Energy

Electrical power system design and analysis software

From
$5000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SunPower Monitoring logo

SunPower Monitoring

Energy

Solar monitoring and performance management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ETAP no pricing is published, and reaching a figure requires completing a multi step quote form; SunPower Monitoring parent company underwent bankruptcy reorganization in 2024, creating uncertainty about long-term product support
  • They diverge on capability: ETAP covers Load flow analysis, SunPower Monitoring covers Real-time monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ETAP and SunPower Monitoring actually diverge.

Attributes where ETAP and SunPower Monitoring differ
AttributeETAPSunPower Monitoring
Starting price$5000/yearOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, ApiiOS, Android, Web
Founded19861985

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ETAP

  • Load flow analysis
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Protective device coordination
  • Harmonics analysis
  • Transient stability
  • Cable sizing
  • Panel schedule design

Only in SunPower Monitoring

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Performance analytics
  • Alert system
  • Mobile app
  • Energy production tracking
  • Tesla
  • Enphase
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ETAP

  • Electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysisnot SunPower Monitoring
  • Arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studiesnot SunPower Monitoring

SunPower Monitoring

  • Solar monitoringnot ETAP
  • Performance optimizationnot ETAP

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ETAP

  • No pricing is published, and reaching a figure requires completing a multi step quote form
  • Subscription durations offered are 3 years and 5 years, so there is no short commitment option
  • Licences are banded by user count rather than sold individually, in brackets of 1, 5 to 15, 15 to 25, 25 to 50 and over 50
  • National and international network licences are priced separately

SunPower Monitoring

  • Parent company underwent bankruptcy reorganization in 2024, creating uncertainty about long-term product support
  • Monitoring features previously free are now being moved behind premium subscription tiers
  • Limited integration with non-SunPower solar hardware

Pricing, plan by plan

ETAP

$5000/year
  • Standard$5000/year
    • Load flow analysis
    • Short circuit analysis
    • Arc flash analysis
  • Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced analysis
    • Protective device coordination
    • Harmonics analysis
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Real-time monitoring
    • SCADA integration
    • Custom modules

SunPower Monitoring

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SunPower Monitoring review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ETAP if

  • You need load flow analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Api.
  • You also want short circuit analysis.
ETAP review

Choose SunPower Monitoring if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want performance analytics.
SunPower Monitoring review

Questions people ask

Is ETAP or SunPower Monitoring better?
Neither clearly leads. ETAP starts at $5000/year and SunPower Monitoring at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ETAP or SunPower Monitoring?
ETAP starts at $5000/year and SunPower Monitoring at On request.
Does ETAP or SunPower Monitoring run on more platforms?
ETAP runs on Windows, Api. SunPower Monitoring runs on iOS, Android, Web.
What is ETAP best used for?
ETAP is most often used for electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysis, arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studies. Of those, electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysis and arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studies are not what SunPower Monitoring is typically brought in for.
What can ETAP do that SunPower Monitoring cannot?
ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Short circuit analysis, Arc flash analysis, Protective device coordination. SunPower Monitoring covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alert system, Mobile app. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ETAP: How is ETAP priced?

ETAP uses subscription-based pricing with tiered bundles (Launch, Grow, Scale) and optional add-ons. Specific prices are not published and require completing a quote request form.

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SunPower Monitoring: What happened to SunPower's monitoring software?

SunPower Corporation filed for bankruptcy on August 5, 2024. Complete Solaria acquired key SunPower assets in September 2024 and continues operations under the SunPower name as a publicly traded company in 2026.

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ETAP: What products does ETAP offer pricing for?

ETAP offers three main product lines with tiered bundles: CANECO (Electrical Design), ETAP (Power Systems Analysis), and SEE Electrical (Electrical Engineering). Each supports 1-50+ users with 3-5 year term options.

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SunPower Monitoring: Is the mySunPower app still available?

Yes. The mySunPower app was rebranded to SunStrong Connect after SunStrong acquired SunPower's app suite. The app provides real-time solar production monitoring and battery management.

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SunPower Monitoring: What features does SunStrong Connect provide?

SunStrong Connect provides real-time views of solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. It includes historical performance data, battery controls, live weather data, and system alerts.

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SunPower Monitoring: Is SunPower monitoring available for commercial systems?

Yes. SunPower offers Energy Intelligence Software and Monitoring System applications for commercial and utility-scale solar installations with real-time data collection and performance analysis.

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