Precision on every roof: Connecting data, design, and delivery for C&I solar

Wednesday, 12. November 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 am EST, New York City | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CET, Berlin, Paris, Madrid

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Designing for the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment means tight margins. In this webinar we will look at how data-driven workflows incorporating high-precision elevation data from drone and LiDAR scans, combined with the right design tools be used to create buildable, cost-accurate layouts for C&I customers. We’ll be joined by PV design software creator Virto Solar to discuss the key pain points when designing for C&I rooftop and potential solutions to accelerate project delivery.

Uneven surfaces and complex structures – every detail matters in the rooftop C&I segment. That’s why it is important to create cost effective layouts from the start and to ensure effective collaboration between departments throughout a project’s development.

In this pv magazine Webinar we will look at how a data-driven approach to designing C&I rooftop installations, combined with the right software tools, can improve workflows, support collaboration, and accelerate delivery times.

We will be joined by Virto Solar founder and managing director Kim Eyckmans to discuss the common pain points in the development process for rooftop C&I solar, while product manager and strategist Joris Hias will provide a demonstration of the company’s solutions to these problems. The Virto Solar team will also tease a new product in development for early 2026.

Presentations will explore how to reduce design errors early by using accurate site data to create buildable layouts. Attendees will lean how connected workflows can cut delays between sales, design and installation, while shared data improves coordination across teams.

pv magazine Webinar content:

Introduction to Virto Solar
Demonstration of C&I solar CAD and design tools
Discussion of key pain points in C&I rooftop development
Potential solutions to accelerate deliver and reduce cost
Demo Virto.MAX & Virto.CAD
Live Q&A

Audience questions can be submitted beforehand or through the comments window during the webinar. This webinar will be moderated by Matthew Lynas, editor, pv magazine.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Kim Eyckmans | CEO, Virto Solar

Kim Eyckmans is the founder and managing director of Virto Solar, an advanced software platform for designing large-scale PV projects. An Autodesk Certified Engineer with over 10 years of experience, he has engineered more than 1,000 rooftop and ground-mount systems from 100 kW to 100 MW. Since 2010, Kim has delivered solar projects across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Italy, France, and Portugal.

Joris Hias | Head of Transformation, Virto Solar

Joris Hias is a product manager and strategist at Virto.Solar, where he drives the development of software that helps solar professionals design and deliver large-scale PV projects. With experience in public services, logistics, and retail, he now focuses on digital tools using 3D modelling, AI, and digital twins. A strong advocate of user-centric design, Joris shares insights on balancing business, tech, and user needs in real-world product challenges.

Moderators

Matthew Lynas | Editor, pv magazine

Matthew Lynas joined pv magazine as features editor in 2023. An experienced business-to-business journalist, Matthew is responsible for features in our monthly global print title. Previously, he served as editor of a leading UK retail magazine, covering a broad range of issues including sustainability projects in the grocery and FMCG sectors.