☀️ Built for Solar & Renewable Energy Installers

Job Costing & Quoting Software for Solar & Renewable Energy Installers

Build detailed equipment proposals for solar PV, battery storage, and heat pump installations — then export grant-ready PDFs that win high-value contracts.

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The problem

Solar and renewables clients are making five-figure decisions — they need proposals that match the investment

A homeowner spending £8,000–£15,000 on a solar and battery system is going to compare your proposal against every competitor. Equipment brand and specification matter — they need to be named. Grant applications require structured cost breakdowns that a rough quote can't provide. MCS handover documentation takes hours of real time that needs to be on the quote. And a vague proposal doesn't just lose jobs — it creates disputes at commissioning stage.

High-value clients compare proposals closely — a rough quote loses the jobEquipment lists have many components — missing one erodes marginG99 and DNO applications need detailed system specs in writingGrant applications require structured cost breakdownsMCS documentation and commissioning time uncosted

Reusable quote templates

Reuse equipment-led renewable installation scopes.

Save common solar PV, battery storage or heat pump proposal structures with equipment schedules, labour, commissioning and documentation included. Import the package and edit it for system size, product choice and site requirements.

Explore quote templates

Example template for solar and renewable energy installers

Solar PV and battery package: panels, inverter, mounting, isolators, battery, cable, DNO/admin, commissioning and handover

Save the structure once, import it into a new quote, then adjust items, hours and pricing for the job in front of you.

Frequently asked questions

Questions from solar and renewable energy installers evaluating quoting software

Can I quote solar equipment as a detailed schedule?: Yes. Add panels, inverters, mounting, batteries, isolators, cabling and labour as separate items so the customer sees exactly what is included.
Can I include battery storage as an option?: Yes. Battery storage can be quoted as its own section or package within the wider proposal.
Can I account for commissioning and handover documentation?: Yes. Commissioning, MCS-style handover work and admin time can be named labour or service items.
Can I save a solar installation quote template?: Yes. Save a repeat system structure and update capacity, equipment choice and site-specific labour on each quote.

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Quote Templates

Reuse renewable installation proposal structures.

The solution

Built for the way solar installers actually price work

Full System Equipment Schedule

Panel make and model, inverter, mounting system, cable, isolators, generation meter, and DNO notification fee — every component as its own line item. Clients see exactly what they're buying.

Battery Storage as a Separate Section

Quote a battery add-on as its own section within the same proposal — BESS unit, installation labour, and commissioning separately costed. Client can see the battery cost in isolation and make an informed decision.

Heat Pump System Proposals

Air source or ground source heat pump jobs need a different structure: heat pump unit, cylinder, controls, pipework, and commissioning engineer — each as a separate costed section.

Grant-Ready PDF Exports

BUS and ECO4 grant applications require structured cost breakdowns. Export a PDF with the equipment schedule and labour costs in a format that supports grant submissions without additional paperwork.

MCS Documentation Labour

MCS handover packs and commissioning documentation take real time. Quote it as a named labour line — clients see the value; you protect the margin on every installation.

Before & after

What changes when solar installers use CostForge

Solar proposal sent as a total system price — client compares with a competitor's itemised proposal and chooses the competitor

Full equipment schedule: panel make, inverter brand, mounting system, cables, isolators, and labour. Client can compare on quality and specification, not just price.

Battery storage add-on not clearly separated — client isn't sure what the battery costs vs the panels and asks to remove it

Battery section quoted separately within the same proposal. Client can see exactly what the battery adds to the project cost and chooses to include it.

BUS grant application submitted with a one-line cost — rejected and asked to resubmit with a full breakdown

Equipment schedule and labour costs exported as structured PDF. Grant application supported by the CostForge quote — approved on first submission.

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