Side by side
SolarEdge Go vs System Advisor Model (SAM)
Both stand on solar software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
SolarEdge Go brings site and fleet work into a mobile app for installers. Remote access has specific inverter, permission, connectivity, and session limits; full Mapper integration and cloud-based commissioning are still described as future capabilities.
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Visit System Advisor Model (SAM) The facts
| SolarEdge Go | System Advisor Model (SAM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | solaredge.com | sam.nlr.gov |
| On solar software | #1 of 17 | #4 of 17 |
SolarEdge Go: what it does well
- Free mobile app for installers.
- Provides a map-based fleet view and site details.
- Supports on-site device configuration and registration.
- Can import designs and manage site users.
What to know first
- Full Mapper integration is future support.
- Remote sessions are limited to 15 minutes.
- Remote access requires a supported inverter and admin permissions.
- Without internet, use is limited to local commissioning.
System Advisor Model (SAM): what it does well
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