Solar Software P3 Reference 2 min read Reviewed June 4, 2026

Aurora Sales Mode vs Design Mode

Aurora's two simulation modes — fast Sales Mode for customer conversations and detailed Design Mode for permit-stage engineering.

Definition

Aurora Solar provides two simulation modes: Sales Mode (fast, ±5–8% accuracy, for customer conversations) and Design Mode (NREL SAM-driven, ±3–5%, for permit-stage engineering). Choose based on project stage.

Key Takeaways

  • Aurora Sales Mode: fast, simplified loss factors, customer-facing.
  • Aurora Design Mode: NREL SAM-driven, granular, permit-stage.
  • Use Sales Mode for proposals; Design Mode for final design.
  • Sales Mode accuracy ±5–8%; Design Mode ±3–5%.

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