Scanifly has partnered with SunRaise Technology to accelerate SLAs for residential solar leasing. Under the partnership, SunRaise can automatically pull milestone project data, such as site survey images, shade reports, CAD files and install punch lists, into their review queue from Scanifly’s software in real time. This eliminates the back-and-forth between contractors and SunRaise to collect the necessary data to unlock financing.

The backbone of SunRaise’s confidence in Scanifly’s industry-leading accurate shade data is its proprietary Viewshed technology. The patented solution uses real-time, onsite drone data that is automatically scaled to produce a 3D scene and digitally simulate bankable shade values.

Scanifly’s technology is often five to 10% more accurate than remote shade readings using LiDAR; the delta widens when remote shade analysis misses factors like vegetation growth, roof shading and surrounding buildings. Scanifly’s shade tool is akin to the incumbent Solmetric SunEye or Pathfinder, but is much easier to use and doesn’t require roof climbs. Shade reports are approved by all major regulators and lenders.

“Integrating Scanifly’s technology into SunRaise’s process allows us to rapidly approve projects with confidence. It underpins SunRaise’s differentiation of 1-day SLAs, no re-rejections, and a concierge and collaborative approach,” said Nate Jovanelly, CEO of SunRaise. “While there are various options for TPO funds, SunRaise aims to be a partner with a 100% onshore team, in-house electrical engineers, and a commitment to immediate responsiveness and payment.”

SunRaise is currently licensed to onboard contractors in nearly half the U.S. states and is creating a holistic tech platform to deliver broad solutions around its financial ecosystem. Its overall mission is to provide affordable and accessible financing to homeowners by using technology as a driving force to democratize its pricing and offer an elevated process. The partnership with Scanifly is a big differentiator in that experience.

“We’re aware that sales teams and EPCs can experience friction with their finance provider, especially due to the manual design and shading tools that exist in solar. Specifically with the growth of ‘expert designs’ or solar AI outputs, many contractors are going in the opposite direction when it comes to quality and accuracy,” said Scanifly CEO Jason Steinberg.

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