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Release Note 1.2.0 (19th April 2023)

Check out the new features to accelerate your design experience.

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Written by ARKA 360 Team
Updated over 5 months ago

We are thrilled to announce the release of version 1.2.0 of our software product. This update is packed with new features, enhancements, and optimizations that will take your solar design experience to the next level.

Let's dive into the new features:

1) East-West Racking

Our new East-West Racking feature is perfect for developers who need to fit as many solar panels on a site as possible.

2) Battery-ToU

Time-of-Use (ToU) is a tariff structure that charges an increased rate within the typical peak consumption time periods. Our software now includes a feature to add your own ToU rates, giving you more accurate financials and modeling benefits of storage.

3) Video Recorder

We know how important it is to share 3D links of your solar designs with your clients. That's why we're excited to introduce our new built-in screen recorder! With this feature, you can record your 3D designs with ease and share them with your clients. Please note that hardware acceleration is mandatory to use this feature.

4) Datasheet Export

We've made it easier for you to access datasheets of all the components that you use or want to use in your designs. Our software now includes a feature to export all the datasheets in one place, from modules to inverters, to attachments and certificates. And, if you can't find a datasheet of your choice, simply reach out to our customer support team, and we'll update it for you.

5) Ecofy Integration

Our solar software now includes a new feature - the addition of a Solar Financing option! We understand that financing can be a complex process, especially for first-time solar buyers. Therefore, we have collaborated with Ecofy(India) to simplify the financing process and the installers can now provide their users with a more trusted, streamlined and convenient solar financing experience.

Now, let's move on to the enhancements:

1) 3D-Link Revamp

In this release, we've improved the way you use and view 3D links on your mobile devices. With this enhancement, you can view your 3D links with better clarity and detail.

2) Updated Shortcuts in Design Studio

We've updated some of our shortcut keys in this release to make your experience more seamless. All the updated shortcut keys can be found in the help button and beside each tool on the left pane.

3) Stringing Improvements

Our stringing feature has undergone a significant overhaul to provide you with a more user-friendly experience.

Now, while performing manual stringing in the microinverter, you'll be able to view the number of panels getting stringed. You can also edit, delete, and select the strings. For string inverter stringing, we've optimized the process to make it lag-free. Now, you'll be able to view MPPT even though the string has been created. Check out our video tutorial to learn more.

4) Energy Offset

Energy offset is introduced in the software for better estimation of the required PV system based on the client's consumption requirements.

Bug Fixes & Optimization:-

  1. Improved the overall performance and stability of the system.

  2. Redesigned the user interface to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.

  3. Pitched roof features have been optimized.

  4. Report optimization has been done for solar access and heatmap cache.

  5. Project Permission optimization has been done.

  6. US Reports - Ability to change shadow analysis start time and end time

  7. Sending Mail on Order Cancellation, Order Rejection and Refund of last revisions.

  8. TATA Report has now been shifted to Frontend. They can download report by clicking on document proposal

  9. Added residential Quota and Lite plan for entire software. Also added VIP accounts for Power Gazebo.

  10. Fixed several minor bugs and glitches that impacted the user experience.

We believe that these improvements will enhance the overall functionality and usability of our product. We have already shared the release notes with our customers. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks.

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