Solmetric
Solmetric, a Fluke Company, designs precision test and measurement instruments—primarily I-V curve tracers (PVA-1500 series), shade measurement tools (SunEye-210), and module lifts—for professional solar installers and utility-scale PV operators across 14+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersSebastopol, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Solmetric does
Solmetric Corporation, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, designs and manufactures precision test and measurement instruments for the professional solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. The company's product portfolio centers on three hardware lines: the PV Analyzer (PVA) I-V curve tracer family, including the PVA-1500T2 and PVA-1500HE2 models capable of measuring PV strings up to 1500V and 30A; the SunEye-210 handheld shade measurement tool with a patented calibrated fisheye camera, electronic compass, tilt sensor, and GPS; and the Module Lift device for safely transporting PV modules to rooftops. Software products include PV Designer for residential and small commercial system design and the Data Analysis Tool, an Excel-based solution for processing PVA measurement data into reports. The company also maintains a database of over 70,000 PV module models for performance modeling and offers free solar assessment tools and NABCEP-accredited training.
Solmetric generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of instruments priced between $1,800 and approximately $17,000, complemented by lifetime software licenses (PV Designer), accessory and consumable sales, paid training courses ($179 per student), and extended warranty options ($395). The company serves two primary customer segments: utility and commercial-scale solar plant operators using I-V curve tracers for commissioning, auditing, and O&M, and residential/commercial solar installers using SunEye-210 and PV Designer for site assessment and system design.
Following its September 2023 acquisition by Fluke Corporation (a Fortive company), Solmetric operates as a subsidiary brand distributed through Fluke's global enterprise field sales organization, direct e-commerce via Fluke.com, and a network of 12+ regional distribution partners covering North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Solmetric firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Solmetric
- Legal name
- Solmetric Corporation
- Website
- https://solmetric.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Solmetric, a Fluke Company, designs precision test and measurement instruments—primarily I-V curve tracers (PVA-1500 series), shade measurement tools (SunEye-210), and module lifts—for professional solar installers and utility-scale PV operators across 14+ countries.
- Ownership category
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Solmetric industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Test and Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar Quality, Testing, Certification & Standards (Lab Testing, Inspections, Compliance) (EUAMABAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Performance Optimization & Analytics (Monitoring, Forecasting, Aerial Thermography, IV Curves) (EUACAGAI), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
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Where Solmetric is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sebastopol
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Solmetric business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware sales: Sale of physical instruments including I-V curve tracers (PVA-1500 series), SunEye-210 shade measurement tools, Module Lift panel lifting devices, and SolSensor wireless sensors.
- Software licensing: PV Designer software sold as a lifetime license for SunEye-210 users. Data Analysis Tool for processing PVA measurement data. Both available as downloads.
- Accessories and consumables: Sale of accessories including test leads, thermocouples, chargers, transit cases, lens caps, USB cables, and stylus replacements for SunEye and PVA products.
- Professional training services: Online interactive training courses including Solmetric Certified Shade Analysis Training and PVA-1500 Series operator/specialist/troubleshooting training, offered as on-demand or instructor-led virtual sessions.
- Warranty and support services: Extended warranty options such as 2nd Year Warranty, and support plans for products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | SunEye-210 Shade Tool base price (North America) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PVA-1500T I-V Curve Tracer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PVA-1500HE (High Efficiency) I-V Curve Tracer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Solmetric Certified Shade Analysis Training |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PVA-1500HE2 kit through Fluke |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PV Designer Software |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | SolSensor Wireless PV Reference Sensor |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | 2nd Year Warranty |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Solmetric product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Solmetric designs and sells professional test and measurement instruments for the solar PV industry. Its product lines include the PV Analyzer (PVA) I-V curve tracers for commissioning, auditing, and troubleshooting of utility and commercial-scale PV arrays, the SunEye-210 handheld shade measurement tool with fisheye-camera-based solar access assessment, the Module Lift for safely transporting PV modules to rooftops, and supporting software including PV Designer and the Data Analysis Tool.
Product overview
Solmetric delivers measurement and productivity tools for solar professionals, founded in 2005. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: the PV Analyzer I-V curve tracer line (including PVA-1500T2 and PVA-1500HE2 models) for commissioning, auditing, and troubleshooting utility and commercial-scale solar plants; the SunEye-210 shade measurement tool for professional site evaluation with integrated PV Designer software; and the Module Lift for safe module transportation to roofs. The company also offers PV Designer software for residential and small commercial system design, the Data Analysis Tool (DAT) for Excel-based I-V curve data analysis, and free tools including Roof Azimuth Tool, Annual Insolation Tool, and Compound Angle Tool. Training services include Solmetric Certified Shade Analysis Training (NABCEP accredited). Solmetric was acquired by Fluke Corporation in 2023 and operates as a brand under the Fluke solar industry tools portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SunEye: Award-winning shade measurement tool - the de facto industry standard for shade analysis in solar installations
- PV Analyzer
- Module Lift
- PV Designer
- SolSensor
Products and services
- PV Analyzer (PVA) I-V Curve Tracers A line of I-V curve tracer kits for commissioning, auditing, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting of PV arrays. Measures current versus voltage curves to assess PV string and module performance with high accuracy (voltage ±0.5%, current ±0.5%), supporting strings up to 1500V and 30A.
- SunEye-210 Shade Tool
Quantifiable outcome
- PVA-1500HE2 can measure up to 3.5 MW per hour (at Voc < 1350V)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Solmetric
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Solmetric technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature7 records
Solmetric partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Fluke CorporationflagshipSolmetric was acquired by Fluke Corporation (a Fortive company) in September 2023. Fluke is a leading provider of test and measurement instruments. Solmetric now operates as 'Solmetric, a Fluke Company' and its products are sold through Fluke's distribution network and Fluke.com.
- Si Clean Energy Pty LtdcoreRegional distribution partner for Australia and New Zealand. Located at 15 Isles Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Australia. Provides sales and support for Solmetric products in the ANZ market.
- Ohmini GroupcoreRegional distribution partner for Brazil. Located at Rua José Versolato, 111B sala 406, São Bernardo do Campo, SP 09750-730, Brasil. Represents Solmetric products in the Brazilian market.
- MIT Meastech Instrumentos de Teste LTDAcoreRegional distribution partner for Brazil. Located at Rua Vinte e Tres de Maio, 224 cj 51, Centro Salto, SP 13324-330, Brasil.
- CjM M&S SpAcoreRegional distribution partner for Chile. Located at Avenida 7 Nte. Oficina 508, Edificio Centro Libertad, Chile.
- DYESUN Solar Technology Co., LimitedcoreRegional distribution partner for China. Located at B2, 1708 Nan Fung Tower, 73 Des Voeux Road C, Hong Kong.
- SUD ConceptcoreRegional distribution partner for France. Located at Z.I. de Chalançon N°2, 227, Allée Alfred Nobel, FR-84270 VEDENE, France.
- Fluke Technologies Pvt. Ltd.coreRegional distribution partner for India. Located at Fortive, 4th Floor, Unit No. 3B, Times Square Building, Andheri – Kurla Rd, Gamdevi, Marol, Mumbai, India. Fluke subsidiary serving as distribution partner for Solmetric products in India.
- Dominion Mexico (Mexel)coreRegional distribution partner for Mexico. Fluke calibration distributor. Located at Av. Insurgentes Sur 810 Piso 10, Col. Del Valle, México, D.F. 03100.
- Aragon InstrumentscoreRegional distribution partner for Middle East. Located at Office 16, Al Saqr Tower, 29 Shk Zayed Rd, Dubai, UAE.
- Renewpowers Technologies PTE LTDcoreRegional distribution partner for Southeast Asia. Located at No. 18 Dafne Street, Singapore 459538.
- Wind & Sun LtdcoreRegional distribution partner for United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Located at Humber Marsh Stoke Prior, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0NR, United Kingdom.
- Unitek Co, Ltd.coreRegional distribution partner for Vietnam. Located at 73 Binh Loi, Ward 13, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Solmetric competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fluke Corporation: Parent company and broader T&M incumbent. Fluke offers a wide portfolio of electrical test and measurement instruments (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers) that overlaps with Solmetric's I-V curve tracer category but is not specialized for PV. Direct parent since September 2023.
- HIOKI E.E. Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electrical test and measurement instruments with a PV testing product line. Comparable as an incumbent offering overlapping capabilities for solar commissioning and electrical diagnostics.
- Chauvin Arnoux Group: French T&M group offering electrical measurement instruments including PV-specific testers. Overlaps with Solmetric on PV installation testing but operates a much broader industrial portfolio.
- Megger Group: Established electrical T&M manufacturer offering insulation, low-resistance, and PV test instruments. Comparable as an incumbent in electrical test equipment with overlap into the solar installer market; broader portfolio and global reach than Solmetric.
- Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Large German T&M company with a solar division offering PV commissioning instruments and thermal imaging for solar professionals. Broader portfolio than Solmetric but overlapping customer base and product category in solar.
Direct peers
- Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet): Supplier of solar radiometers and irradiance sensors used alongside PV testing equipment. Directly comparable to Solmetric's SolSensor wireless PV reference sensor in supporting accurate I-V curve measurements.
- HT Instruments: Italian test and measurement manufacturer offering solar PV-specific instruments (I-V curve tracers, irradiance meters, insulation testers) for PV installers. Directly comparable to Solmetric's PVA product line in functionality and target market.
- Seaward Solar (Seaward Group): Direct competitor in PV test and measurement, offering solar PV testers such as the PV200 and Solar iPV+ for I-V curve tracing and commissioning. Closely comparable product category and customer base (solar installers, O&M providers).
Emerging players
- Tritec Energy (Tri-Phase / Solmetric competitor): Swiss-based specialist offering PV testing and yield measurement tools (e.g., PVCHECK, SOLAR I-V) for installers and O&M. Directly comparable product category (handheld I-V curve tracers) and overlapping customer base.
- DroneDeploy / aerial thermography providers: Aerial thermography and inspection platforms that offer an alternative approach to PV array diagnostics and fault detection. Comparable as a substitute/adjacent technology to Solmetric's manual I-V curve tracing for utility-scale PV O&M.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Solmetric
What does Solmetric do?
Solmetric designs and sells professional test and measurement instruments for the solar PV industry. Its product lines include the PV Analyzer (PVA) I-V curve tracers for commissioning, auditing, and troubleshooting of utility and commercial-scale PV arrays, the SunEye-210 handheld shade measurement tool with fisheye-camera-based solar access assessment, the Module Lift for safely transporting PV modules to rooftops, and supporting software including PV Designer and the Data Analysis Tool.
Is Solmetric a public or private company?
Solmetric is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Solmetric founded?
Solmetric was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Solmetric based?
Solmetric is headquartered in Sebastopol, United States, in the North America region.
How does Solmetric make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware sales are the primary driver. The others are software licensing, accessories and consumables, professional training services and warranty and support services.
Who are Solmetric's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fluke Corporation, HIOKI E.E. Corporation, Chauvin Arnoux Group, Megger Group and Testo SE & Co. KGaA. Direct peers are Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet), HT Instruments and Seaward Solar (Seaward Group). Emerging players are Tritec Energy (Tri-Phase / Solmetric competitor) and DroneDeploy / aerial thermography providers.
Does Solmetric have an API?
No public API is recorded for Solmetric.
What industry is Solmetric in?
Solmetric's product category is Solar Test and Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAN, Solar Quality, Testing, Certification & Standards (Lab Testing, Inspections, Compliance), with a secondary code of EUACAGAI, Performance Optimization & Analytics (Monitoring, Forecasting, Aerial Thermography, IV Curves). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.