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Helioscope vs P2 Energy Solutions

Helioscope logo

Helioscope

Energy & Utilities

Accurate solar design for commercial projects

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
P2 Energy Solutions logo

P2 Energy Solutions

Energy & Utilities

Upstream oil and gas software solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Helioscope has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Helioscope licences are single user, so each designer needs their own; P2 Energy Solutions now sold as part of IFS rather than as an independent vendor; p2energysolutions.com redirects into the IFS site
  • They diverge on capability: Helioscope covers PV system design, P2 Energy Solutions covers Land management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Helioscope and P2 Energy Solutions actually diverge.

Attributes where Helioscope and P2 Energy Solutions differ
AttributeHelioscopeP2 Energy Solutions
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20122010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy & Utilities).

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 Helioscope

  • PV system design
  • 3D shade modeling
  • Performance simulation
  • Single-line diagrams
  • BOM generation
  • Proposal templates
  • Component database
  • Financial modeling

Only in P2 Energy Solutions

  • Land management
  • Production operations
  • Revenue distribution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • AFE management
  • Joint interest billing
  • Document management
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Helioscope

  • Simulating photovoltaic system performance and energy yieldnot P2 Energy Solutions
  • Laying out commercial solar arrays and producing design reportsnot P2 Energy Solutions

P2 Energy Solutions

  • Upstream oil and gas production data managementnot Helioscope
  • Oil and gas accountingnot Helioscope
  • Land and lease managementnot Helioscope
  • Geospatial information for upstream assetsnot Helioscope

Where each one falls short

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

Helioscope

  • Licences are single user, so each designer needs their own
  • Projects are capped at 10 a month on both Basic and Pro
  • System size is capped by plan, at 1.25 MW DC on Basic and 5 MW on Pro, so a larger array forces an upgrade regardless of project count
  • Trackers, LIDAR modelling and API access sit on the higher tiers
  • Enterprise is priced per project with no published figure

P2 Energy Solutions

  • Now sold as part of IFS rather than as an independent vendor; p2energysolutions.com redirects into the IFS site
  • Pricing is not published
  • Scoped to upstream oil and gas rather than energy generally

Pricing, plan by plan

Helioscope

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Basic design tools
    • Shade analysis
  • Professional$95/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced shading
    • Custom reports
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

P2 Energy Solutions

On request
  • Land$undefined/custom
    • Lease management
    • Title research
    • Document management
  • Production$undefined/custom
    • Production tracking
    • Field operations
    • SCADA integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Complete upstream suite
    • Revenue distribution
    • Joint interest billing

Which should you pick?

Choose Helioscope if

  • You need pv system design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 3d shade modeling.
Helioscope review

Choose P2 Energy Solutions if

  • You need land management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want production operations.
P2 Energy Solutions review

Questions people ask

Is Helioscope or P2 Energy Solutions better?
Neither clearly leads. Helioscope starts at Free and P2 Energy Solutions at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Helioscope or P2 Energy Solutions?
Helioscope has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Helioscope and On request for P2 Energy Solutions.
Does Helioscope or P2 Energy Solutions run on more platforms?
Helioscope runs on Web, Api. P2 Energy Solutions runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Helioscope for free?
Yes. Helioscope has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. P2 Energy Solutions starts at On request.
What is Helioscope best used for?
Helioscope is most often used for simulating photovoltaic system performance and energy yield, laying out commercial solar arrays and producing design reports. Of those, simulating photovoltaic system performance and energy yield and laying out commercial solar arrays and producing design reports are not what P2 Energy Solutions is typically brought in for.
What can Helioscope do that P2 Energy Solutions cannot?
Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. P2 Energy Solutions covers Land management, Production operations, Revenue distribution, Regulatory compliance. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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