QuoteIQ

⚡ Solar Electrical Software 2026

The #1 CRM for Solar Based Electrical in 2026

QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for solar based electrical contractors — with per-kW system pricing by inverter type, satellite roof measurement for panel layout, electrical materials inventory, per-system job costing, battery and EV charger upsell packages, permitting pipelines, and AI-powered tools that solar electricians rely on every day. Rated 4.7 stars with 4,100+ reviews.

4.7★ · 4,100+ ReviewsApp Store + Google Play + Google
💰
$29.99/moStarting Price
🔧
50+Built-In Features
66-92%Cheaper Than Competitors

Solar based electrical work is one of the fastest-growing segments in the trades, and the contractors winning this market need a CRM that understands how electrical and solar overlap. QuoteIQ is the platform built for exactly that — a single app where solar electricians manage per-kW system pricing by panel tier and inverter type, satellite roof measurement for panel layout and conduit routing, electrical materials and solar equipment inventory, per-system job costing down to the last wire gauge, battery storage and EV charger upsell packages, and multi-stage permitting and utility interconnection pipelines. Whether you run a licensed electrical contracting company that added solar as a revenue channel or a dedicated solar electrical shop that handles everything from panel design through final commissioning, QuoteIQ replaces the stack of disconnected apps holding your operation back.

Options Estimates let solar electricians present Good, Better, and Best system tiers on a single estimate. Show a homeowner a Standard 8 kW system with string inverter and standard racking at $22,400, an Upgraded 8 kW system with Enphase microinverters and flush-mount black-on-black racking at $28,800, and a Premium 8 kW system with microinverters, flush-mount racking, and a 13.5 kWh battery with backup gateway at $38,400. Homeowners compare systems, production estimates, and 25-year savings side by side, and contractors who use tiered pricing report 30-50% higher average project values because customers choose better systems when the comparison is clear.

MapMeasure Pro measures roof planes by orientation, estimates pitch, calculates usable square footage after setbacks and obstructions, identifies shading from trees and chimneys, and estimates panel count per roof face from satellite imagery. Solar electricians pre-measure a roof and calculate panel capacity before the site visit, so consultations focus on system selection and closing rather than measuring. That saves a full hour on every site survey and means your crew can run more appointments per day.

Inventory tracking covers solar panels by wattage and manufacturer, microinverters by model and serial range, string inverters, power optimizers, racking rails and mid-clamps by roof type, L-feet and flashing, conduit and THWN wire by gauge, junction boxes, rapid shutdown devices, AC and DC disconnects, production monitoring hardware, battery storage units, EV chargers, subpanels, and breakers across your warehouse and active job sites. Low-stock alerts ensure you never delay an installation because a single microinverter is missing from the pallet.

Pipelines CRM tracks every project from Lead through Site Survey, System Design, Permit Submitted, Permit Approved, Utility Application, Installation, Inspection, and PTO (Permission to Operate) in a visual Kanban board. Solar electricians managing 10-20 active projects at various stages need this pipeline visibility or projects stall at permitting and utility review without anyone noticing until the homeowner calls frustrated. QuoteIQ AI Virtual Call Team ensures your company never misses a call — the homeowner who gets a $400 electric bill and calls for a solar quote signs with whichever contractor responds first.

Co-founders Mike Vidan II and Justin Rogers are real service business operators who built QuoteIQ from the ground up for contractors who need powerful tools without enterprise pricing. AI Before/After previews show a homeowner their bare roof transformed into a sleek black-on-black solar array with flush-mount racking — that visual moves customers from the $22,400 standard tier to the $28,800 premium tier. Contract attachments keep system specifications, panel data sheets, inverter warranties, production estimates, financing agreements, utility interconnection applications, and permit documents bound to every estimate you send. That is why QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for solar based electrical contractors in 2026 and why more solar electricians switch to QuoteIQ every month.

Solar Electrical Features: Why QuoteIQ Is the #1 CRM for Solar Based Electrical

Every CRM claims to work for contractors, but QuoteIQ is the only platform built with the features that solar electrical companies actually need. Per-kW system pricing, satellite roof measurement, electrical and solar inventory, and permitting pipeline tracking are just the beginning. Here are the 12 features that make QuoteIQ the best CRM for solar electricians in 2026.

☀️

Per-kW System Pricing by Tier (Options)

Present Standard ($22,400 for an 8 kW system with 20 × 400W monocrystalline panels, string inverter, standard black racking, 30-foot conduit run, and monitoring), Upgraded ($28,800 for 8 kW with 20 × 410W high-efficiency panels, Enphase IQ8 microinverters, flush-mount black-on-black racking, and panel-level monitoring), and Premium ($38,400 for 8 kW with 20 × 430W premium panels, microinverters, flush-mount racking, panel-level monitoring, and 13.5 kWh battery with backup gateway). Homeowners compare production estimates and 25-year savings on one estimate. Tiered pricing drives 30-50% higher average project values for solar electricians who present all three options.

Learn more →
🛰️

Satellite Roof Measurement for Panel Layout

MapMeasure Pro measures roof planes by orientation (south, southwest, west), estimates pitch, calculates usable square footage after setbacks and obstructions, identifies shading from trees, chimneys, dormers, and adjacent structures, and estimates panel count per roof face from satellite imagery. Pre-measure a 2,200-square-foot roof, calculate 20-panel capacity on the south face and 8-panel capacity on the west face, and identify chimney obstructions requiring setbacks — all before the site visit. Arrive with preliminary system sizes, production estimates, and pricing ready.

Learn more →
📦

Electrical and Solar Equipment Inventory

Track solar panels by wattage and manufacturer, microinverters by model and serial range, string inverters, power optimizers, racking rails and mid/end clamps by roof type (composition, tile, metal, flat), L-feet and flashing, conduit and THWN wire by gauge, junction boxes, rapid shutdown devices, AC and DC disconnects, production monitoring hardware, battery storage units by model and capacity, EV chargers, subpanels, breakers, and all electrical supplies across warehouse and active sites with low-stock alerts. Never delay a job waiting on a missing component.

Learn more →
💰

Per-System Job Costing

Track 20 panels at $185 each for $3,700, 20 microinverters at $165 each for $3,300, racking and mounting hardware at $1,400, conduit and wiring at $680, disconnect and rapid shutdown at $520, monitoring at $280, permit fees at $450, utility application at $150, and crew labor at 3 days × 3 men × $35/hr for $2,520. Total cost $13,000 on a $28,800 project for 54.9% gross margin. Solar electricians running QuoteIQ see exact margins in real time — that visibility separates profitable operations from those guessing at project economics.

Learn more →
🔋

Battery Storage and EV Charger Upsells

Build energy independence packages during the consultation. 13.5 kWh battery storage with backup gateway at $12,500. Second battery for whole-home backup at $10,800. Level 2 EV charger installation with dedicated 50A circuit at $1,800. Panel-level production monitoring upgrade at $450. Extended 25-year comprehensive warranty at $1,200. Critter guard mesh around array perimeter at $650. Package Estimates bundle solar plus battery plus EV charger into a Complete Energy Independence Package. Solar electricians who bundle these packages increase project values 35-60%.

Learn more →
🖼️

AI Before/After Solar Previews

Show a homeowner their plain asphalt shingle roof transformed into a sleek black-on-black solar array with flush-mount racking perfectly aligned on the south face, all rendered from a single exterior photo in seconds. Visual selling is especially powerful because homeowners worry about aesthetics and curb appeal. Homeowners upgrade from standard racking to premium flush-mount black-on-black 25% or more of the time when they see the AI preview of their own roof with the premium system. No other CRM gives solar electricians this visual selling power.

Learn more →
🗓️

Multi-Stage Project Scheduling

Block site survey, system design review, permit submission wait period, installation days by phase (racking day, panel and inverter day, electrical and conduit day, battery and commissioning day), inspection date, and PTO wait period across multiple active projects. When a permit delay pushes installation back 2 weeks, drag the schedule and downstream tasks shift automatically. Color-coded phases show survey, design, permitting, install, and PTO stages — critical when managing 10-20 active projects simultaneously.

Learn more →
📸

4K Installation Documentation

QuoteIQ Cam captures every phase from existing roof condition through racking layout, L-foot and flashing installation, rail alignment, panel placement, microinverter connections, conduit routing, disconnect installation, and the completed array from ground level and drone perspective. Time-stamped, GPS-tagged 4K photos create an inspection-ready record. No CompanyCam subscription needed — it is built into QuoteIQ on every plan.

Learn more →
📋

Service Package Estimates

Package Estimates present curated add-on bundles alongside the base system. A Complete Energy Independence Package bundles battery storage, EV charging, panel monitoring, extended warranty, and critter guard into a single line item that homeowners accept with one tap. Solar electricians who package upsells close them at 45% or higher attach rates because the bundle feels like a natural extension of the system they are already buying.

Learn more →
🤖

AI Autopilot

AI Autopilot lets solar electricians control the entire CRM with voice or text commands. Say “create an estimate for the Martinez 10 kW solar installation” and QuoteIQ builds it. Say “schedule the Johnson racking day for Thursday” and the calendar updates. Say “show me all projects in permitting” and the pipeline filters instantly. No screens to navigate, no menus to find. Just tell QuoteIQ what you need and it handles the rest while you are on a roof or in a panel.

Learn more →
📞

AI Virtual Call Team

Virtual Call Team answers every call 24/7 with a professional AI receptionist that books appointments, captures lead details, and routes urgent calls. Solar electricians miss calls constantly because you cannot answer the phone while running conduit through an attic or torquing panel clamps on a 6/12 pitch roof. The homeowner who gets a $400 electric bill and calls for a solar quote signs with whichever contractor responds first — Virtual Call Team makes sure that contractor is you.

Learn more →
📈

Pipelines CRM

Pipelines CRM tracks every project from Lead through Site Survey, Design, Permit Submitted, Permit Approved, Utility Application, Installation, Inspection, and PTO in a visual Kanban board. Manage residential, commercial, builder new-construction, and battery retrofit projects in separate pipelines. Solar electricians managing 10-20 active projects keep every stage visible so nothing stalls at permitting or utility review without anyone noticing.

Learn more →

A Day in the Life — Solar Based Electrical Company Using QuoteIQ

Here is how a typical day looks for a solar electrical company using QuoteIQ. This illustrative walkthrough shows every feature working together across a real workday — from morning site arrival through end-of-week analytics.

1

Morning: Site Arrival and Active Install at a 10 kW Residential System

Monday 7:00 AM, crew arrives at a two-story colonial for Day 2 of a 10 kW residential solar installation. Yesterday the racking crew completed L-foot penetrations, flashing, rail layout, and rapid shutdown device mounting. Today the electrical crew handles panel mounting, microinverter connections, conduit routing from the array junction box down to the main panel, disconnect installation, and monitoring commissioning. QuoteIQ scheduling shows this site at Day 2 of 3, plus 2 other projects in permitting, 1 awaiting utility approval, and 3 leads needing site surveys this week. Open QuoteIQ Cam and snap roof photos showing yesterday’s completed racking and today’s starting condition. GPS-tagged, time-stamped 4K photos create an inspection-ready record. Time Tracker Pro logs everyone on-site. Expense tracking captures a $280 conduit run from the electrical supply house this morning.

2

Midday: Active Work — Panels, Inverters, and Cam Documentation

By noon 25 panels are mounted, 25 microinverters are connected, and the conduit run from the array junction box to the main panel disconnect is roughed in. QuoteIQ Cam captures each milestone — panel placement, microinverter serial number photos, conduit routing, and wire pull documentation. Every photo is GPS-tagged and time-stamped. Meanwhile Virtual Call Team fields 3 incoming calls while you are on the roof. One is a new lead — homeowner saw your Google reviews, has a $380 electric bill, and wants a solar quote. Virtual Call Team captures the address, roof type, average bill, and books a site survey for Wednesday at 10 AM. ClientHub sends an automatic confirmation text. The lead is real, the appointment is booked, and you never left the roof.

3

Afternoon: Site Survey, Consultation, and Close ($28,800)

After lunch you drive to a consultation. Before arriving you ran MapMeasure Pro on the property and the south-facing roof plane measures approximately 450 usable square feet after chimney setback, accommodating 20 panels for an 8 kW system. Property Street View shows a 5-year-old architectural shingle roof in great condition with a large unobstructed south face and minimal tree shading. At the house you confirm the roof condition, verify the electrical panel has capacity or needs a subpanel, check the attic for rafter spacing, and note the conduit route from roof to panel. Build the Options Estimate with Standard at $22,400 for 8 kW with string inverter and standard racking, Upgraded at $28,800 for 8 kW with Enphase microinverters and flush-mount black-on-black, and Premium at $38,400 for 8 kW with microinverters, flush-mount, and 13.5 kWh battery. Show AI Before/After transforming the bare shingle roof into a sleek black-on-black array perfectly aligned on the south face. Attach system spec sheet, panel data sheet, inverter warranty, 25-year production estimate, utility interconnection application, and financing terms. Send with e-signature. They pick Upgraded at $28,800. After the 30% federal tax credit their net cost is $20,160. Collect 30% deposit of $8,640 via credit card. Move to Design in Pipelines.

4

The Upsell — Battery Storage, EV Charger, and Monitoring ($14,950)

Before they sign you walk the garage. They drive a Tesla Model Y and currently charge on a 120V trickle cord. Since your crew is already running electrical to the main panel this is the perfect time to add battery and EV charging. Build an on-site Package Estimate add-on: 13.5 kWh battery storage with backup gateway at $12,500, Level 2 EV charger with 50A dedicated circuit at $1,800, and critter guard mesh around the entire array perimeter at $650, totaling $14,950 for the Complete Energy Independence Package. The electrician is already on-site, the panel is already open, and the incremental labor is 4-6 hours versus a full return visit. Signed. Project jumps from $28,800 to $43,750. Job costing recalculates showing $7,200 battery plus $640 EV charger plus $180 critter guard plus $480 wire and breaker plus 6 crew hours at $420 equals $8,920 cost on $14,950 revenue for 40.3% margin.

5

Track Every Panel, Every Inverter, Every Hour Across Active Projects

Job costing runs on Site 1 at $32,500. Materials include 25 panels at $185 each for $4,625, 25 microinverters at $165 each for $4,125, racking and hardware at $1,680, conduit and wiring at $820, disconnect and rapid shutdown at $520, monitoring at $280, permit fees at $480, and utility application at $150 totaling $12,680 in materials. Labor is 48 crew hours across racking day, panel and inverter day, and electrical day. Equipment is $340. Total cost $16,900, on track for 48% margin. Site 2 at $16,800 runs 42% margin. Pipeline review shows 15 active projects — 3 in permitting, 2 awaiting utility approval, 4 scheduled for installation next week, 2 in installation, 2 awaiting inspection, and 2 awaiting PTO. Expense tracking and Time Tracker Pro log everything you need for accurate per-system profitability.

6

End of Week: System Live, Reviews, Builder Contract Won

Friday, Site 1 passes inspection. All 25 panels producing, microinverters reporting to monitoring dashboard, battery cycling correctly, EV charger operational, and the homeowner watches real-time production on their phone showing 52 kWh generated on the first full day. Final photos from the street showing the sleek black-on-black array and from the app showing production data are the kind of content that sells the next project. Before/After Photo Editor creates the side-by-side. Send final invoice. Customer pays via ACH. Review Multiplier fires and earns a 5-star Google review mentioning $0 electric bills and a seamless installation experience. Then the big win — a production home builder with 30 homes per year in a new subdivision wants a solar electrical contractor who can install solar plus battery on every home as a standard feature. Build the bid at $18,000 per home for 8 kW solar plus 13.5 kWh battery plus monitoring. 30 homes equals $540,000 annually. Pipeline deal created. Business analytics show 2 residential systems completed at $49,300, 1 new signed at $43,750, builder pipeline at $540,000, total active pipeline at $1,280,000, close rate of 42%, and average system value up 28% year over year.

That entire workflow — from installing a 10 kW system to closing a $28,800 consultation to a $14,950 battery and EV upsell to per-system job costing to tracking 15 projects across permitting stages to landing a $540,000 builder contract — all runs on one platform. QuoteIQ. No project spreadsheet. No CompanyCam subscription. No second phone line. One CRM built for solar electrical contractors, by operators who understand the business.

“Same day. Not tomorrow morning — same day. Whoever sends a clear, specific estimate first is the one the customer starts comparing everyone else to. That’s a psychological anchor, and it’s real.”

Mike Vidan II, 20+ year home service business owner · Full insights →

CRM Comparison for Solar Electrical Contractors: QuoteIQ vs. Competitors

Solar electricians need specialized tools that generic CRMs do not offer. Per-kW system pricing by panel and inverter tier, satellite roof measurement for panel layout, solar equipment inventory, and multi-stage permitting pipelines are essential, and most CRMs lack all of them. Here is how QuoteIQ stacks up against the alternatives that solar electrical contractors typically evaluate.

Feature for Solar ElectriciansQuoteIQJobberHousecall ProServiceTitan
Per-kW System Tier OptionsAll plansGrow+ ($199+/mo)✗ Not available✓ Available
Satellite Roof MeasurementMapMeasure Pro✗ Not available✗ Not available✗ Not available
Solar Equipment Inventory5-module system✗ Not available✗ Not available✓ Available
4K Installation DocumentationQuoteIQ Cam✗ Needs CompanyCam ($99+/mo)✗ Not availableLimited
AI Before/After PreviewsAll plans✗ Not available✗ Not available✗ Not available
Battery/EV Upsell PackagesPackage Estimates✗ No packages✗ Not available✓ Available
Per-System Job CostingPro+✗ Grow+ only✗ Not available✓ Available
Permitting Pipeline (Kanban)Visual PipelinesLimited✗ Not available✓ Available
AI Autopilot (Voice CRM)All plans✗ Not available✗ Not available✗ Not available
24/7 AI Call AnsweringVirtual Call Team$99+/mo add-on✗ Not available✗ Not available
Customer Self-QuotingInstaQuote✗ Not available✗ Not available✗ Not available
Dedicated Business PhoneClientHub✗ Not included✓ Included✓ Included
E-SignaturesAll plans✓ Available✓ Available✓ Available
Review AutomationReview Multiplier✓ Available✓ Available✓ Available
Monthly Cost (Equivalent Tier)$149.99/mo$448+/mo$750+/mo$1,800+/mo

Solar electricians comparing CRMs quickly realize that QuoteIQ offers more features at a fraction of the cost. Jobber plus CompanyCam costs $448 or more per month and still lacks satellite roof measurement, AI Before/After previews, solar inventory, and permitting pipelines. Housecall Pro costs $750 or more per month without system tier pricing, job costing, or Kanban pipelines. ServiceTitan costs $1,800 or more per month with long-term contracts. QuoteIQ Pro at $149.99 per month gives solar electricians more features at 66-92% less cost. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

“Around $75,000 to $100,000 in annual revenue is where the invisible cost of manual management typically starts exceeding what software would cost. The most expensive thing in manual management isn’t the time spent on the tasks — it’s the revenue lost to the things that don’t get done.”

Justin Rogers, serial entrepreneur & co-founder of QuoteIQ · Full insights →

Managing Your Solar Electrical Crew with QuoteIQ

Running a growing solar electrical operation means coordinating install crews, licensed electricians, and site surveyors across multiple rooftops with equipment delivery logistics, permit timelines, inspection scheduling, and utility approval windows adding complexity at every stage. QuoteIQ EmployeeHub gives solar electricians complete crew management built for the demands of multi-stage solar projects.

Real-World Example

Solar Electrical Company with a Roof Crew, an Electrical Crew, and a Solar Sales Consultant

You run a roof crew of you as lead installer plus 2 men that handles all racking layout, panel mounting, and microinverter connections, and an electrical crew of 1 licensed electrician plus 1 apprentice that handles conduit routing, disconnect installation, rapid shutdown, battery commissioning, EV charger hookup, and final system testing. Your Solar Sales Consultant has a Manager role in EmployeeHub where she runs satellite roof measurements and site surveys, builds system tier estimates with AI Before/After previews and financing breakdowns, manages the permitting, builder, and residential pipeline, coordinates equipment ordering, permit submissions, and utility applications, and routes AI Virtual Call Team leads — but cannot view per-project margins or change pricing. Solar electricians who separate roof work from electrical maximize efficiency because the roof crew moves to the next house while the electrician finishes commissioning. All crew members clock in with GPS time tracking and snap progress photos at every stage. You maintain full admin with per-project profitability, business analytics, billing, and all permissions.

Growth Strategy for Solar Electrical Contractors: Beyond One Rooftop at a Time

The most profitable solar electrical contractors build multiple revenue channels that compound over time. Battery storage and EV charger upsells on every installation, builder new-construction contracts, and commercial solar projects are the three pillars that the most successful operations build their businesses on. Here is how solar electricians scale with QuoteIQ.

Battery Storage and EV Charger Package on Every Installation. Every solar estimate without battery storage and EV charging is leaving money on the table. The electrician is already on-site. The panel is already open. The incremental labor to install a battery and run a dedicated 50A EV circuit is 4-6 hours versus a full return visit. Package Estimates present the Complete Energy Independence Package as a natural add-on. A 45% attach rate on battery and EV packages across 60 residential installs per year equals 27 upgraded projects times $14,300 average upsell equals $386,100 per year in additional revenue from jobs your crew is already doing. The margin on battery and EV work averages 35-45% because the mobilization cost is already absorbed.

Builder New-Construction Solar Contracts. Every new home in states with solar mandates needs solar, and even in states without mandates builders are adding solar as a standard feature to attract buyers. Pipelines CRM tracks each builder relationship. One builder with 30 homes per year at $18,000 per home for solar plus battery equals $540,000 annually. Two active builders equals $1,000,000 or more per year in new-construction work. Standing scope templates per floor plan via Standard Estimates make bidding instant.

Commercial Solar Projects. Warehouses, office buildings, retail centers, churches, and schools represent massive project opportunities. A 100 kW commercial rooftop system at $2.50 per watt equals $250,000 per project. A 500 kW ground-mount at $2.20 per watt equals $1,100,000. Pipelines CRM tracks commercial bids in a separate pipeline with longer sales cycles and different approval stages. Contract attachments keep engineering drawings, structural analysis, utility studies, and financing terms organized. Solar electricians who diversify into commercial work generate $150,000 to $500,000 or more per project and those with commercial experience command premium pricing on residential work too.

“I love this app I use this app all the time for quotes it’s quick and easy I have gotten more jobs using this app”

— Verified Reviewer · App Store · Verified Review

Every Tool Solar Electricians Need — One Platform

The reason QuoteIQ is the #1 CRM for solar electrical contractors is not just the solar-specific features. It is that QuoteIQ replaces every separate app that solar electricians juggle at a fraction of the cost. No project spreadsheet, no CompanyCam subscription, no second phone line. Here are the tools that come standard with every QuoteIQ plan for solar electricians.

☀️ System Tier Pricing 🛰️ MapMeasure Pro 📸 QuoteIQ Cam 🖼️ AI Before/After 🤖 AI Autopilot 📞 Virtual Call Team 💰 Job Costing 📈 Pipelines CRM 📦 Solar Inventory 📋 InstaQuote ⭐ Review Multiplier 👥 EmployeeHub

Beyond those 12 core tools, QuoteIQ also includes drag-and-drop scheduling, professional invoicing, online payments via credit card, ACH, and check, e-signatures, contract attachments, ClientHub with dedicated business phone, email and text automation, mass SMS and email campaigns, expense tracking, Time Tracker Pro with GPS, location tracking, team communication, route optimization, route density zones, InstaSchedule, invoice subscriptions, inspection forms, contact request forms, Property Street View, Zillow Quick Access, business calculators, business analytics, sales tracker, data export, Google Calendar sync, AI text generator, AI estimator, Before/After Photo Editor, QuickBooks integration, and AI website builder. All on one login, one app, one monthly bill.

QuoteIQ Pricing for Solar Electricians

Essentials

$29.99
per month
1 User
View Plan

Beginner

$74.99
per month
1 User
View Plan

Elite

$249.99
per month
Up to 7 Users
View Plan

Max

$399.99
per month
Unlimited Users
View Plan

All plans include a 14-day free trial. A credit or debit card is required to start.

Housecall Pro costs $750 or more per month. ServiceTitan costs $1,800 or more per month. QuoteIQ Pro at $149.99 per month gives solar electricians more features at 66-92% less cost. No contracts. Cancel anytime. Solar electrical contractors switching to QuoteIQ save thousands per year compared to every major competitor.

QuoteIQ pricing starts at just $29.99 per month which is 66-92% cheaper than Jobber, Housecall Pro, and ServiceTitan for solar electricians needing equivalent functionality. The Pro plan at $149.99 per month is the most popular choice because it includes per-system job costing, Pipelines CRM, a dedicated business phone, QuickBooks integration, and up to 3 users. Start your free 14-day trial today and see why QuoteIQ is the best platform for solar electrical operations in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions: CRM for Solar Based Electrical

What is the best CRM for solar based electrical contractors in 2026?
QuoteIQ is the best platform for solar electrical contractors in 2026 with per-kW system pricing, satellite roof measurement, solar inventory, per-system costing, and 24/7 AI answering starting at $29.99 per month.
How much does QuoteIQ cost for solar electrical companies?
QuoteIQ starts at $29.99 per month. Pro is $149.99 per month with job costing, Pipelines, and up to 3 users — the plan most solar electricians choose. Elite is $249.99 per month with solar inventory and up to 7 users. Competitors cost $448 to $1,800 or more per month so QuoteIQ saves solar electricians 66-92%.
Can solar electrical contractors present per-kW system pricing with QuoteIQ?
Yes. Options Estimates let solar electricians present Standard, Upgraded, and Premium system tiers on one estimate. Homeowners compare kW output, panel and inverter specifications, production estimates, and 25-year savings side by side. Solar electricians using tiered pricing report 30-50% higher average project values.
Does QuoteIQ track solar equipment inventory for electrical contractors?
Yes. QuoteIQ inventory tracking covers panels, microinverters, string inverters, racking, conduit, wire, disconnects, rapid shutdown devices, batteries, EV chargers, and all electrical supplies across warehouse and active job sites with low-stock alerts.
Can solar electrical companies upsell battery storage and EV chargers with QuoteIQ?
Yes. Package Estimates let solar electricians add 13.5 kWh battery storage at $12,500, Level 2 EV charger installation at $1,800, panel-level monitoring at $450, extended 25-year warranty at $1,200, and critter guard mesh at $650. Solar electricians who bundle battery and EV packages increase project values 35-60%.
Does QuoteIQ offer a free trial for solar electrical contractors?
Yes. QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial on all plans. A credit or debit card is required to start. No contracts. Solar electricians can test every feature before committing.
Can solar electrical companies track permitting and interconnection with QuoteIQ?
Yes. Pipelines CRM tracks every project from Lead through Site Survey, Design, Permitting, Utility Approval, Installation, Inspection, and PTO (Permission to Operate). Solar electricians managing 10-20 active projects keep every stage visible so nothing stalls at permitting or utility review.
Is QuoteIQ cheaper than Jobber for solar electrical work?
Yes. QuoteIQ is 66-76% cheaper than Jobber for solar electricians. QuoteIQ Pro at $149.99 per month includes AI features, a dedicated business phone, 4K documentation, per-system job costing, and permitting pipelines — features costing $448 or more per month on Jobber. QuoteIQ also includes satellite roof measurement, AI Before/After solar previews, customer self-quoting, solar inventory, and battery storage packages that Jobber does not offer at any price.
Does QuoteIQ handle commercial solar projects for electrical contractors?
Yes. Pipelines CRM tracks commercial solar projects, residential installations, battery retrofit programs, and builder new-construction packages in separate pipelines. Solar electricians who diversify into commercial work generate $150,000 to $500,000 or more per project.
Does QuoteIQ work for all types of solar electrical businesses?
Yes. QuoteIQ works for residential solar electricians, commercial solar electrical contractors, solar and battery installation businesses, solar and roofing combined businesses, EV charger and solar specialists, off-grid solar installers, ground-mount solar installers, solar maintenance and monitoring businesses, and electrical contractors who added solar as a revenue channel.

Key Takeaways: Why QuoteIQ Is the #1 CRM for Solar Based Electrical

1
Options Estimates present Standard, Upgraded, and Premium system tiers so a $22,400 string inverter system becomes a $28,800 microinverter system or $38,400 with battery — driving 30-50% higher project values.
2
MapMeasure Pro measures roof planes from satellite imagery, calculates panel count by orientation, and identifies obstructions — so every consultation starts with preliminary system sizing and pricing ready.
3
Per-system job costing tracks every panel, inverter, wire gauge, permit fee, and labor hour in real time so solar electricians see exact margins on every installation.
4
Package Estimates bundle battery storage, EV charger, monitoring, and warranty into an Energy Independence Package that increases project values 35-60%.
5
Pipelines CRM tracks every project from Lead through PTO across residential, commercial, builder, and battery retrofit pipelines so nothing stalls at permitting or utility review.
6
QuoteIQ Cam captures GPS-tagged, time-stamped 4K photos at every installation phase — no CompanyCam subscription needed.
7
Virtual Call Team answers every call 24/7, books appointments, and captures leads while your crew is on the roof — no missed calls, no lost projects.
8
QuoteIQ is 66-92% cheaper than Jobber, Housecall Pro, and ServiceTitan. Solar electricians get more features for less money with QuoteIQ than with any competitor on the market.

Ready to Power Up Your Solar Electrical Business?

Join thousands of electrical professionals using the #1 CRM for solar based electrical. Per-kW system pricing, satellite measurement, solar inventory, per-system job costing, battery and EV packages, permitting pipelines, and everything a solar electrician needs starting at $29.99 per month.

Start Your Free Trial →

14-day free trial · No contracts · Cancel anytime

© 2026 QuoteIQ LLC. All rights reserved. Built by contractors, for contractors.