Integration · Design tool
Push Your Aurora Design Into a Signed Proposal in One Click
Aurora Solar is the industry standard for LiDAR-based shading analysis and production modeling — and the SubcontractorHub integration pulls your completed system design (panel count, system size in kW, annual kWh estimate, shade report, and panel layout) directly into your proposal template without retyping a single number. Solar companies using this integration eliminate 45 minutes of manual data transfer per design and reduce proposal errors that cause rework at permitting.
What Connects Between Aurora Solar and SubcontractorHub
The specific data flows that eliminate double entry and keep both systems current without extra work from your team.
System Design Data to Proposal
When a design is finalized in Aurora Solar, SubcontractorHub pulls the system size (kW DC), panel count and model, inverter model, annual production estimate (kWh), and offset percentage directly into the proposal record. The estimator reviews pre-populated fields rather than transcribing them from a separate browser tab, cutting per-proposal prep time from 52 minutes to 7 minutes on average.
Shading and Production Report Attachment
Aurora's shade report and production simulation PDF are auto-attached to the SubcontractorHub proposal as supporting documentation, giving homeowners the technical credibility that drives higher acceptance rates. Proposals that include shade analysis reports close at 31% higher rates than those with production numbers alone, because homeowners trust data over a sales pitch.
Panel Layout and Site Plan Import
The system layout diagram generated in Aurora — showing panel placement on the roof, setbacks, and string configurations — imports into SubcontractorHub and is included in the proposal PDF. This visual is the single most effective element for closing hesitant homeowners, as it makes the abstract system design concrete and specific to their home.
Customer and Property Record Sync
Leads created in SubcontractorHub sync to Aurora Solar as project records, pre-populating the address, customer name, and utility information so Aurora designers don't re-enter data that's already in the CRM. Changes to the Aurora design write back to SubcontractorHub, keeping both systems current through the revision cycle.
How to Connect Aurora Solar with SubcontractorHub
Connect via Aurora Solar API Key
In Aurora Solar's account settings, generate an API key under the Integrations section, then paste it into SubcontractorHub's Aurora integration panel to establish the connection.
Map Aurora Projects to SCH Leads
Configure the address-matching rule so Aurora projects automatically link to the corresponding SubcontractorHub lead — or enable the push-to-Aurora button on the lead record to create the Aurora project with one click.
Select Proposal Data Fields
Choose which Aurora design outputs populate which SubcontractorHub proposal fields: system size, panel count, annual kWh, offset percentage, shade percentage, and any custom adders.
Test with a Real Design
Run a completed Aurora design through the integration end-to-end: finalize the design in Aurora, open the linked SubcontractorHub proposal, confirm all fields populated correctly, and attach the shade report before sending a test proposal.
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Book a 30-minute demo — we'll show you exactly how the integration works and walk you through setup for your account.
Who Uses the Aurora Solar Integration
High-Volume Residential Solar Sales Team
A 12-rep solar company designs 35+ systems per week in Aurora. Before the integration, each estimator manually copied kW, panel count, and kWh from Aurora into their proposal spreadsheet — a 45-minute process prone to transcription errors. After connecting, the same data transfer takes one click. The team eliminated 26 hours of weekly admin work and reduced permitting rework by 80% by eliminating manual entry errors.
Same-Day Proposal Delivery After Site Visit
A sales rep completes a site visit, takes roof photos with CompanyCam, and sends the property data to the design team. The designer completes the Aurora model in 90 minutes, marks it final, and the proposal auto-populates in SubcontractorHub. The rep sends a signed-ready proposal to the homeowner within 3 hours of the site visit — competing with a Tier-1 company's same-day delivery standard.
Design Revision Workflow for Complex Roofs
A homeowner requests a design revision reducing panel count to improve aesthetics. The designer updates the Aurora model — new kW, new kWh, new panel layout — and hits 'Update Proposal' in the integration. The SubcontractorHub proposal reflects the new design in 2 minutes. No emailing updated spreadsheets, no version confusion, no risk of the rep presenting old numbers.
Proposal Credibility for Skeptical Homeowners
A solar sales rep is working a high-income homeowner who has received 4 other proposals. The Aurora-generated shade report showing 97% annual sun access and a 10-year production simulation auto-attached to the SubcontractorHub proposal is the differentiator. The homeowner signs specifically because 'the numbers came from satellite data, not a gut estimate.' Aurora-backed proposals win against competitors who use manual estimating.
Common Questions About the Aurora Solar Integration
Does the integration support Aurora's financing calculator outputs?
Yes. If you use Aurora's financing module with GoodLeap, Mosaic, or other lending partners, the financed payment options can be included in the SubcontractorHub proposal alongside the cash purchase option.
Can I use the integration with Aurora's 'Instant Design' AI feature?
Yes. Designs generated via Aurora's AI Instant Design feature output the same data structure as manually designed projects and are fully compatible with the SubcontractorHub integration.
What happens when Aurora updates its system design after a proposal is already sent?
SubcontractorHub creates a proposal revision when a linked Aurora design is updated after the original proposal was sent. The sales rep is notified and can choose to send the updated version or keep the original — the system does not automatically overwrite a sent proposal.
Is the Aurora integration included in all SubcontractorHub plans?
The Aurora Solar integration is available on SubcontractorHub's Professional and Enterprise plans. It is not included in the Starter plan, as design tool integrations require API access that is a higher-tier feature.
Does Aurora Solar design data sync to the Enphase monitoring integration?
Yes. The annual production estimate from Aurora is stored in SubcontractorHub and used as the baseline for performance monitoring through the Enphase integration — allowing SubcontractorHub to flag systems underperforming against their original design estimate.
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