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SiteCapture

Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage
Best For: Stage 2-3 teams requiring field survey precision and QC automation
L Expert Review by Lumen Editorial
✓ Updated: March 2026
SiteCapture is the industry specialist for solar field operations, from site surveys to final O&M inspections. Unlike generic photo tools, it features computer-vision AI designed to read electrical label-plates and verify equipment conditions in real-time. Ideal for Stage 2 teams struggling with design bottlenecks caused by poor survey data.

Key Features

  • SiteCaptureAI Computer Vision
  • Automated Label-Plate Data Extraction
  • Geotagged & Timestamped Photo Documentation
  • Consumer-Led Self-Survey Portal
  • Configurable O&M Checklist Workflows
  • Branded, Tech-Dense Field Reports

Pricing

Basic ($110/mo), Pro ($320/mo), Premium ($720/mo)

Technical & Strategic Specifications

Technical Core
High-Fidelity Site Survey
API Status Mobile Onboarding Official Website
Open Native iOS/Android + Offline 4-8 weeks Site ↗
Strategic Integration Verdict

Best paired with Aurora Solar (Design) for the ultimate pre-construction data stack.

Implementation Requirements

High-Integrity 'Photo Standards' documentation for field-survey crews

Direct API-authenticated bridge to Design software (Aurora/OpenSolar)

Assigned 'Data Quality Manager' for automated survey-verification review

Pros

  • Solar-specific forms verified by financiers
  • Direct verification sync with Aurora Solar
  • Superior technical documentation compared to generic photo apps

Cons

  • X
    Higher per-project cost than CompanyCam
  • X
    Professional tier required for Salesforce/API integrations
  • X
    Data density requires structured training for field crews

The Strategic Deep Dive

The Business Case

SiteCapture is the industry specialist for solar field operations, from site surveys to final O&M inspections. Unlike generic photo tools, it features computer-vision AI designed to read electrical label-plates and verify equipment conditions in real-time.

Workflow Integration

  • SiteCaptureAI: 2026 computer vision identifies system components and extracts serial number data from label photos automatically.
  • QC Automation: Automated photo review flows ensure crews never leave a job site without the required high-fidelity technical data.
  • Self-Survey Path: Enables homeowner-initiated surveys without app downloads, reducing 'truck rolls' for simple upgrades.

Maturity Fit

SiteCapture is a versatile solution that spans multiple operational scales, effectively serving teams from scaling SMBs all the way up to high-growth organizations.

Maturity Blueprint

SiteCapture is part of Automated Stack

Replacing manual hand-offs with workflow automation (26-50 installs/mo).

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Operational Realities

Technical Limitation

SiteCaptureAI requires high-contrast lighting to reliably extract serial-numbers from weathered electrical label-plates.

Growth Bottleneck

Design throughput is handicapped if the field-survey photo-set doesn't meet the sub-centimeter fidelity required for 3D modeling.

Expert Operational Reality Check
SiteCapture is the 2026 industry benchmark for 'Technical Site Data.' It justifies its cost by eliminating the Stage 3 're-visit' tax—ensuring that design teams have every bracket, wiring, and label detail needed to produce a bankable permit set. Its computer-vision AI is the primary moat, converting simple photos into verifiable project datasets that speed up PTO approval.

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