Comparison

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev vs Solar Stack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev

Optimize your solar energy usage and reduce your carbon footprint. Plan new photovoltaic systems or maximize the efficiency of existing ones by forecasting energy production and planning energy-demanding tasks.

Highlights
  • Forecast solar power and energy output
  • Calculate yearly yield and payback period
  • Optimize energy consumption
  • Digital twin of solar plant
  • Optimal tilt angle recommendations
  • Track past energy production
Features
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Solev helps you by saving you money and lowering your carbon footprint whether you plan to set up a photovoltaic system (like balcony solar systems) or already have one installed. With Solev you can determine the power and energy on an hourly scale. You can also determine the yearly yield and the payback period to purchase the optimal photovoltaic system for your needs. THE PROBLEM WITH SOLAR ENERGY Solar energy depends on weather conditions and the position of the sun. This weather dependency directly affects the self-consumption of energy produced by photovoltaic (PV) systems. Currently, only 30% to 37% of the generated energy is used directly. The rest is fed into the grid and sold often at a much lower price than the buying price. In some regions there isn’t even any compensation for feeding energy into the grid. Battery systems can help to buffer energy but they’re often too expensive to be cost-effective. The most effective way to optimize the usage of the PV system is by strategically planning energy-demanding tasks. THE SOLUTION WITH SOLEV Solev helps you in planning and optimizing your photovoltaic system. By setting up a digital twin of your solar plant, you can easily calculate power and energy output, estimate your potential savings, and make informed decisions even before purchasing a PV system. HOW IT WORKS With Solev, you can track the best time to run energy-demanding tasks and optimize your energy consumption while reducing reliance on expensive grid electricity. Our mission is to help homeowners with solar systems to increase their self-consumption rate to save money and lower their carbon footprint. To determine the self-consumption rate, it is possible to measure the power of your solar system and the power at the interface to the grid. Additionally, Solev provides insights into the optimal tilt angle of your PV plant based on your location and system orientation. You’ll receive forecasts about the energy potential for the upcoming days, along with a detailed overview of past energy production. With these tools, anyone can plan their PV plant like a pro and maximize efficiency. Therefore Solev is the perfect choice for: - People who strive for an off-grid living - Owners of photovoltaic systems who would like to save money by planning their energy consumption - Homeowners who plan to install a photovoltaic system - Investors and credit institutes who would like to determine the potential of an investment in solar energy - You and and many others Currently Solev supports the following power measurement interface: - Home Assistant (to measure Shelly, or other sensors) - More to come soon

About

Solar Stack

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Solar Stack is a fast, clean reference catalog of solar panels and inverters for installers, designers and anyone planning a solar system. Instead of digging through PDF datasheets, open the app and find the equipment you need in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse 100+ solar panel and inverter models from leading manufacturers • Search and filter by power, manufacturer, cell technology, dimensions, inverter type, MPPT count, current and more • Sort results and see how many models match your filters • Open a model to see its full specification sheet, organised into clear sections • Read about each manufacturer and jump to the official datasheet or product page • Switch between Panels and Inverters with one tap BUILT FOR REAL WORK • No account, no sign-up, no paywall • Works on iPhone and iPad, with a layout made for each • Light and dark appearance, following your device or your choice • Available in multiple languages THE SOLAR STACK FAMILY The app is the mobile companion to solar-stack.com, so the equipment data matches what you see on the web. PRIVACY Solar Stack does not ask you to sign in and does not collect personal information. Anonymous usage and crash data help us improve the app. Read the full policy inside the app under Settings. Specifications are provided for reference and come from manufacturer data. Always confirm details with the manufacturer's datasheet and a qualified installer before purchasing or installing equipment.

Screenshots

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev4 screens
Solar Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Stack at none against Solar Energy Forecast | Solev's 4. Solar Energy Forecast | Solev's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solar Energy Forecast | Solev sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Solar Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Solar Energy Forecast | Solev versus Solar Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Energy Forecast | SolevSolar Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolev UG (haftungsbeschrnkt)Vladyslav Arseniuk

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$12.991 Year
  • Business Monthly$45.001 Month
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  • Business Annual$449.001 Year
None

Solar Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Energy Forecast | Solev free?
Solar Energy Forecast | Solev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar Stack free?
Solar Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar Energy Forecast | Solev or Solar Stack have ads?
Neither Solar Energy Forecast | Solev nor Solar Stack shows ads.

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