Technical calculation at the highest level
SOLAR-COMPUTER
SOLAR-COMPUTER has been providing precise calculations for building technology and energy efficiency for over 40 years and integrates seamlessly into CAD and BIM processes with pitCAD Ultimate or Revit.
SOLAR-COMPUTER has stood for precise and standard-compliant calculation software in building and system planning for over 40 years. The modular programs support heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning, energy and building physics and enable end-to-end digital and BIM-compliant planning. The software can be flexibly combined and seamlessly integrated into CAD and BIM processes with pitCAD Ultimate or Revit.
Intelligent calculations for sustainable building planning
ADVANTAGES WITH SOLAR-COMPUTER
Modular & powerful
SOLAR-COMPUTER offers around 25 combinable programs for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitation, building physics and energy.
OPTIMAL INTEGRATION
The software is flexibly customizable, works independently or integrated into BIM and CAD systems such as Revit or pitCAD Ultimate and supports standard-compliant calculations according to current standards.
Time saving
Automated processes reduce manual work steps and speed up the entire planning and calculation process.
Effective project management
With SOLAR-COMPUTER, projects remain clear and traceable at all times. All data, results and documents are managed centrally, ensuring transparency, uniform structures and complete traceability.
Planning reliability through validation
All SOLAR-COMPUTER programs comply with the applicable VDI guidelines. Compliance is regularly checked by means of validation examples and confirmed with a legally valid declaration of conformity, which guarantees maximum planning security and transparency.
Flexible & transparent
SOLAR-COMPUTER enables flexible installation on a single workstation, network or server with central administration and simple updates. A modular licensing model also ensures clear costs and individual customization.
A standard-compliant calculation of your planned building installation is essential, and with the programs from SOLAR-COMPUTER you have the right tool at hand.
To the point
OVERVIEW OF CALCULATIONS
Building physics
B02
Building components
EN ISO 6946
K13
ThermCalc
Thermal bridges
Energy
B56
Energy efficiency
GEG, DIN V 18599
H55
Energy efficiency
EnEV 2014
B54
Energy efficiency
EnEV 2009
B54
Energy efficiency
EnEV 2009
V56
Energy certificate
Consumption
B70
Life cycle assessment
Building
Heating
H73
Heating load
EN 12831-1
H72
Heating load
EN 12831
H74
TWE systems
EN 12831-3
H09
Radiators
EN442
H10
Heaters & heat sinks
EN 442, VDI 6030
H13
Underfloor heating
EN 1264
H14
Tethering systems
Radiators
H60
Heating and cold water network
with schema editor
H59
Heating pipe network
VDI 2073
H61
Hydr. balancing
Stock
Sanitary
S90
Drinking water network
with schema editor
S89
Drinking water network
DIN 1988
S89
Drainage network
EN 12831-3
S89
Drainage network
DIN 1986-100
Ventilation
L40
Ventilation concept
Non-residential buildings
H39
Air duct network
Measurement, pressure loss
L47
Home ventilation
DIN 1946-6, DIN 18017-3
L46
Home ventilation
DIN 1946-6
Climate
W38
Cooling load
VDI 2078, VDI 6007
W37
Cooling load
VDI 2078
W12
Energy requirement
VDI 2067-10, 11
CAD
K12
Room tool 3D
Building registration
GBS
GBIS Manager
Revit, AutoCAD
Building physics
B02
Building components
EN ISO 6946
K13
ThermCalc
Thermal bridges
Energy
B56
Energy efficiency
GEG, DIN V 18599
H55
Energy efficiency
EnEV 2014
B54
Energy efficiency
EnEV 2009
B54
Energy efficiency
EnEV 2009
V56
Energy certificate
Consumption
B70
Life cycle assessment
Building
Heating
H73
Heating load
EN 12831-1
H72
Heating load
EN 12831
H74
TWE systems
EN 12831-3
H10
Heaters & heat sinks
EN 442, VDI 6030
H09
Radiators
EN442
H13
Underfloor heating
EN 1264
H14
Tethering systems
Radiators
H60
Heating and cold water network
with schema editor
H59
Heating pipe network
VDI 2073
H61
Hydr. balancing
Stock
Sanitary
S90
Drinking water network
with schema editor
S89
Drinking water network
DIN 1988
S89
Drainage network
EN 12831-3
S89
Drainage network
DIN 1986-100
Ventilation
L40
Ventilation concept
Non-residential buildings
H39
Air duct network
Measurement, pressure loss
L47
Home ventilation
DIN 1946-6, DIN 18017-3
L46
Home ventilation
DIN 1946-6
Kilma
W38
Cooling load
VDI 2078, VDI 6007
W37
Cooling load
VDI 2078
W12
Energy requirement
VDI 2067-10, 11
CAD
K12
Room tool 3D
Building registration
GBS
GBIS Manager
Revit, AutoCAD
To the point
OVERVIEW OF CALCULATIONS
Building physics
- Building components U-value [B02]
- Additional module climate-related moisture protection [B02.DD]
- Dynamic heat load calculation VDI6020 [H38]
- Application northern hemisphere [H38.North]
- Application worldwide [H38.world]
- Room tool 3D [K12]
- IFC extension for Raumtool 3D [K12.IFC]
- Area evaluation according to DIN 277 [K12.277]
Heating
- Heat load calculation EN 12831-1 [H73]
- Dynamic heat load calculation VDI6020 [H38]
- Application northern hemisphere [H38.North]
- Application worldwide [H38.world]
- Drinking water heating systems EN 12831-3 [H74]
- Underfloor heating EN 1264 [H13]
- Heating and cold water network incl. scheme editor [H60]
- Radiator design EN442, VDI 6030 [H10]
- Heat sink design [H10.Kühl]
Cold
- Cooling load and room temperature VDI 2078/6007 [W38]
- Applications northern hemisphere [W38.N]
- Application worldwide [W38.W]
Sanitary
- Drinking water DIN 1988-300 incl. scheme editor [S90].
- Drainage DIN EN 12056 / DIN EN 752 /DIN 1986-100 incl. diagram [S89]
Mobile applications
- Energy efficiency of buildings GEG / DIN V 18599
- Energy report module DIN V 18599
- Individual renovation roadmap module
- Economic efficiency calculation module for DIN 18599
- Module Sample systems DIN V 18599
CAD/BIM
- Room tool 3D
- IFC extension for Raumtool 3D [K12.IFC]
- Area evaluation according to DIN 277 [K12.277]
- Calculations with AutoCad Architecture / MEP
- Calculations with Revit
- openBIM
- Calculations with pitCAD
- Calculations with other CAD programs
Business administration
- Economic efficiency calculation VDI 6025/2067-1 [K80]
Annual energy requirement calculation
Simulation and energy demand VDI 2067-10 / 6007 [W38.TRY]
Areas of application for SOLAR-COMPUTER
SUCCESS STORIES
With SOLAR-COMPUTER, engineering offices, planners and operators work precisely, in compliance with standards and BIM. The success stories show how companies increase their efficiency, ensure planning quality and implement projects sustainably by combining model and calculation.
Plankraft - Sustainable building technology GmbH
The engineering office plankraft nachhaltige Gebäudetechnik was founded in 2019 by Stefan Fetz. The aim of the company is ...
Woschitz Engineering ZT GmbH
The Woschitz Group was founded in 1996 by Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-techn. Richard Woschitz. Today, six companies belong ...
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
What is SOLAR-COMPUTER and what is it used for?
SOLAR-COMPUTER develops and distributes calculation programs for building and system planning in the fields of building physics, heating, sanitation, air conditioning, ventilation, energy and efficiency.
Who are the typical users of SOLAR-COMPUTER software?
Users are specialist engineers, technicians, architects and planning offices.
How is the SOLAR-COMPUTER software structured?
The software has a modular structure and consists of around 25 individual programs that can be combined with each other on a project-specific basis. It also supports integration into BIM processes.
What installation options does the SOLAR-COMPUTER software offer?
From Windows 10 onwards, the software can be installed on PCs, in networks or on servers. The programs can be used either for a limited or unlimited period of time.
How does the licensing of the SOLAR-COMPUTER software work?
The license structure is flexible and fair. Users can put together a software package as required from around 25 available programs. The license costs are based on the programs used simultaneously, regardless of the number of workstations.
What functions does the SOLAR-COMPUTER software offer for project management?
The software simplifies project management by combining all data and results of the programs used in a project in a central project directory. There are user-friendly dialogs for editing global project data such as client, address and comments.
How does SOLAR-COMPUTER support the documentation of projects?
SOLAR-COMPUTER enables the documentation of project progress with dates and notes. Documents such as scanned acceptance reports can also be integrated into the project directory. A special function is the creation of archive projects, which contain all versions of used manufacturer data records.
Can Revit/AutoCAD MEP be combined with SOLAR-COMPUTER?
The data link between Revit and the calculation modules is used intensively to calculate planning variants and verify economic efficiency.
Which working methods does SOLAR-COMPUTER support?
SOLAR-COMPUTER supports three working methods: stand-alone, connected and integrated. The decision always lies with the user on a project-specific basis.
What does the „self-sufficient mode of operation“ mean?
When working autonomously, the user is independent of CAD systems or BIM platforms. Calculation-relevant project data can be recorded, edited and documented quickly and easily in tabular or graphical form.
What does the „connected mode of operation“ at SOLAR-COMPUTER mean?
In the connected mode of operation, the user establishes a connection between drawings/models and the SOLAR-COMPUTER calculations. This enables a direct data connection between the 3D CAD building model and SOLAR-COMPUTER calculation programs.
What does the „integrated mode of operation“ mean at SOLAR-COMPUTER?
The integrated mode of operation goes beyond the connected mode of operation and offers the best possibilities for efficient BIM planning. Calculation-relevant object data, boundary conditions and results are managed completely and synchronously in the CAD and SOLAR-COMPUTER software databases.
How does the interface between SOLAR-COMPUTER and pitCAD Ultima-te work?
The interface between SOLAR-COMPUTER and pitCAD Ultimate enables seamless integration of the SOLAR-COMPUTER calculation software into the CAD/BIM planning tool pitCAD Ultimate. Among other things, this integration supports the heating and cooling load calculation as well as the calculation of the energy efficiency of a building in accordance with the requirements of the Building Energy Act (GEG). The existing building and surface data is processed in pitCAD Ultimate to create standardized building master data for energy analysis and evaluation. This data can then be transferred via the integrated SOLAR-COMPUTER interface in order to carry out a detailed energy assessment of the building.