Install SolarLayout
Native installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux — picking the right one and getting through your OS's first-launch prompts.
SolarLayout is a native desktop application. Pick the installer for your operating system below.
If you'd rather go straight to a download link, the download page lists every artifact for the current release.
Pick your OS
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macOS — Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel. Signed and notarized by Apple. Double-click the
.dmg, drag to Applications. -
Windows — 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. Distributed inside a
.zipto avoid SmartScreen heuristics on unsigned installers. Extract, run, click "More info" → "Run anyway" on the first launch. -
Linux — AppImage (portable, runs on most distros) and
.deb(Debian / Ubuntu). 64-bit only.
What you get
The installer ships SolarLayout itself plus an auto-update channel. Once installed, the app checks for new releases on launch — there is no separate "updater" tool to manage.
You sign in once when you first launch the app — the welcome screen
opens your browser to solarlayout.app and the desktop picks up
automatically when you finish. Trial accounts are free and instant;
paid packs unlock additional calcs after purchase. See
How sign-in works for details.
System requirements
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or newer.
- Windows 10 64-bit or newer.
- Linux — any modern distro with glibc 2.31+ (Ubuntu 20.04 / Debian 11 or newer). AppImage is the most compatible option.
8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended for sites larger than 100 plots or energy-yield analysis on bifacial modules.