Solar BOQ software auto-generates the bill of quantities the procurement team needs. The auto-BOQ removes the manual list-building step and the errors that come with it. This guide explains how auto-BOQ works in 2026, a close relative of solar takeoff software, and which tools ship it well.
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What a Solar BOQ Includes
How Solar BOQ Software Works in SurgePV
The BOQ pulls from the design canvas in real time. Module count and model come from the layout. Inverter selection and MPPT assignments determine the count. Conductor sizing comes from the string voltage and current. Mounting comes from the roof type and orientation. The output is a single editable BOQ that exports to PDF, XLSX, CSV, and JSON.
Auto-BOQ Across Competing Tools
| Tool | Auto-BOQ | Hardware-neutral | PM Surya Ghar mapping | Included free in plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurgePV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aurora Solar | Yes | Yes | No | Upper tier |
| HelioScope | Limited | Yes | No | Mid+ |
| OpenSolar | Limited | Routed integrations | Limited | Free tier |
| PVsyst | No | n/a | No | n/a |
| Solar Ladder | Yes | India focus | Yes | Varies |
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy Mapping for India
For Indian residential installers, BOQ line items must map cleanly to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy eligibility. SurgePV’s financial model includes this mapping, and the QuickEstimate sister CRM handles lead capture, follow-ups, and the subsidy claim workflow through to disbursement.
What SurgePV Bundles With Auto-BOQ
- Auto-generated BOQ from design canvas
- Hardware-neutral 70,000-module, 12,000-inverter database
- Editable line items for site-specific additions
- Export to PDF, XLSX, CSV, JSON
- API integration on Team and Enterprise plans
- PM Surya Ghar subsidy mapping for Indian residential
- Procurement-ready output for QuickEstimate handoff
All on every paid plan.
Worked Example: 5 kW Residential BOQ in India
A 5 kW residential rooftop, single-MPPT 5 kW string inverter, auto-generated SurgePV BOQ:
| Line item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 550 Wp monocrystalline module | 9 | nos |
| 5 kW string inverter | 1 | nos |
| Rail (3.3 m) | 6 | nos |
| Mid clamp | 24 | nos |
| End clamp | 12 | nos |
| L-foot mount | 18 | nos |
| 6 mm² DC cable (red + black) | 60 | m |
| 4 mm² AC cable | 25 | m |
| DC isolator 1000 V, 25 A | 1 | nos |
| AC isolator 32 A | 1 | nos |
| Earthing kit | 1 | set |
Generation time: under 5 seconds. PM Surya Ghar subsidy line: ₹78,000 central + state share auto-applied. Total BOQ cost computed against the procurement rate card and exported to XLSX for the purchase order.
Common BOQ Mistakes
BOQ that procurement actually uses, generated from your design
SurgePV's auto-BOQ ships on every paid plan at $1,299 to $1,899 per user per year.
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Who Should Choose Each Tool
- Choose SurgePV for auto-BOQ on every paid plan, hardware-neutral, with PM Surya Ghar mapping for India.
- Choose Aurora upper tier for US-residential with mature AHJ BOQ workflows.
- Choose HelioScope for C&I engineering with limited BOQ scope.
- Use Solar Ladder for India residential sales workflows that need BOQ + CRM in one product.
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Akash Hirapara CFO, Qbits Energy
CFO overseeing solar financing, procurement, and channel partner enablement at Qbits.