SenseHawk

SenseHawk’s TaskMapper is a lifecycle platform for renewable-energy projects, aimed at asset owners, developers, EPCs, O&M providers, and their field crews. It is best suited to organizations that need maps, equipment history, workflows, schedules, and site evidence in one operating environment. The breadth is a strength for complex solar programs, but teams seeking a small, self-serve tool or published pricing should consider other options.

Overview

SenseHawk was incorporated in the United States in June 2018 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. TaskMapper connects information from development and construction through commissioning and operations. Solar is its clearest focus, although SenseHawk also names wind and telecom as supported sectors.

This lifecycle approach is useful when responsibility moves between engineering, construction, commissioning, and O&M teams. It is a more substantial proposition than a standalone inspection or scheduling app, so organizations outside renewable infrastructure may find its scope unnecessary.

Key features

Digital twins and project controls

Map, Equipment, and Process Twins divide the operational model into practical layers. Map Twin combines drone orthomosaics, elevation models, and CAD layers to support geospatial analysis and detect design deviations. Equipment Twin ties serialized components to datasheets, warranties, IV curves, and SCADA alarms, improving traceability during handoffs and service work. Process Twin turns inspections, approvals, map-based inspection and test plans, and document filing into digital workflows.

TaskMapper imports Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project schedules in .mpp, .xer, .csv, and .xlsx formats. That makes it more practical for teams already running formal project controls than a system that requires schedules to be rebuilt manually. SharePoint integration supports filing finalized forms and project documents, while APIs and connectors extend links to project controls, SCADA/DAS, CMMS, and other enterprise systems.

Field, quality, and drone workflows

The mobile app supports offline field capture, which matters on sites with unreliable connectivity. Barcode workflows use handheld Android devices with 1D and 2D scanners for equipment identification. Digital inspections, nonconformance reports, punch lists, custom no-code workflows, and approval hierarchies cover routine quality administration without forcing every process into the same template. Design handoff, crew scheduling, and inspection checklists are included capabilities.

Drone analytics can track earthwork, pile counts, trench lengths, module installation, site conditions, and schedule-linked progress. Thermal analytics classifies more than 30 anomaly types and produces reports described as IEC 62446-3 compliant. These functions are valuable for teams coordinating construction evidence and commissioning checks, but they are most relevant when drone and thermal data are already part of the operating model.

AI and enterprise controls

NaaviX AI Copilot accepts natural-language questions about project data and returns visualizations and predictive insights. Its usefulness depends on having well-maintained project data across the connected systems. SenseHawk states that the platform uses AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, cloud SIEM, DDoS prevention, and automated vulnerability scans on every commit. SAML single sign-on and fine-grained role-based access control suit enterprise identity and permission requirements. The company says its architecture supports more than 10,000 concurrent users, gigawatt-scale data, and data-sovereignty requirements.

Pricing

SenseHawk uses paid, custom pricing; prospective customers need to request a quote. This is appropriate for deployments spanning multiple projects, integrations, and user groups, where a configured commercial arrangement may be necessary. It also makes direct budget comparison difficult, and there is no free plan or published trial term to support a low-risk self-serve evaluation.

Platforms

TaskMapper is available on the web, Android, and iOS. The mobile options cover field capture, while the web application is suited to project coordination and administration. Barcode scanning specifically uses handheld Android devices with 1D and 2D scanners.

Who it's for

Choose TaskMapper when an asset owner, developer, EPC, O&M provider, or distributed crew needs one connected record across solar project phases. It is particularly well matched to organizations using Primavera or Microsoft Project schedules, SharePoint, SCADA/DAS, CMMS, drone surveys, and formal inspection processes. Smaller teams wanting a basic field form, a transparent subscription, or a general-purpose construction tracker should look for a simpler product.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Map, Equipment, and Process Twins connect spatial evidence, serialized assets, and governed workflows across the project lifecycle.
• Pro: Offline capture, barcode scanning, inspections, NCRs, punch lists, and crew scheduling address concrete field and quality tasks.
• Pro: Schedule imports, SharePoint, enterprise connectors, SSO, and role-based access reduce friction in established organizations.
• Con: Custom pricing and no stated free tier make initial cost and self-service evaluation harder to plan.
• Con: The platform’s breadth and renewable-energy specialization may be excessive for small teams or non-energy contractors.

Alternatives

FieldExecutives is a better starting point for teams that want Android, iOS, and web access plus a free plan for up to two users and a published monthly Starter option.

OpenSolar suits organizations seeking free solar design, sales, and project management with broad platform coverage, including API access.

InstalTrack is worth choosing when a free tier covering up to 10 projects and 50 stages, with an Android app, is enough.

SolarEdge Go is a free Android and iOS option for users who already have SolarEdge account credentials.

Solar ERP offers a web-based free plan with unlimited users, projects, and monitored systems, with paid Pro capacity for teams that need more.

MightyFields Solar is an alternative for organizations comfortable with a per-user SaaS subscription and a 15-user minimum.

SunrAI Project Management targets teams wanting a low-cost starter subscription with lifecycle, dispatch, and permit tracking.

LuminaSims is another paid option with Android and web platforms.

For a broader category comparison, see Solar Installation Software.

Verdict

TaskMapper is the stronger choice for renewable-energy organizations that need project information, field workflows, equipment records, quality processes, and schedule-linked evidence connected at enterprise scale. Its main reason to choose it is the combination of digital twins, field capture, analytics, and integrations across a solar lifecycle. Look elsewhere if published pricing, a free plan, or a narrowly focused mobile workflow matters more than comprehensive project operations.