How-Tos

Guides for getting the most out of Lyra

19 articles in this collection
Written by Austin Cave

Generate a Permit Package

How to generate a permit package and what optional features can be included

Written by Austin Cave
Updated over a week ago

Getting Started

Navigating the Dashboard and Account

How to create projects, find previous projects, edit preferences and profile in the dashboard and how to access account settings

Written by Austin Cave
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Creating a Project

How to create a new project from the Dashboard

Written by Austin Cave
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Importing a 3D Roof Model

How to import 3D Roof Models as an alternative to aerial tracing.

Written by Austin Cave
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Entering Site Info

How to specify the APN, AHJ, Utility, and more

Written by Austin Cave
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Adjusting Environmental Parameters

How to specify the site temperature, snow load, wind speed, wind exposure category and more

Written by Austin Cave
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Designing

Applying Smart Guides

How to use Lyra's Smart Guides to make tracings easier and more accurate

Written by Austin Cave
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Tracing Roof Outlines

How to trace roof outlines and specify new buildings

Written by Austin Cave
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Tracing Roof Faces

How to trace individual roof faces and specify roof properties

Written by Austin Cave
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Adding Obstructions

How to add obstructions to roof tracings and specify obstruction properties

Written by Austin Cave
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Locating Site Equipment

How to specify the building's existing equipment: main service panel, utility meter, gas, and street location

Written by Austin Cave
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Array Placement

How to specify module, orientation, and roof fill priority. Also, how to edit setbacks.

Written by Austin Cave
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Layout Design

How to add, remove, move, and change module orientation

Written by Austin Cave
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Electrical Design

How to specify the inverter, optimizer, and stringing configuration

Written by Austin Cave
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Electrical BOS

How to specify the wiring strategy, interconnection method, array equipment locations and review circuits

Written by Austin Cave
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Mounting BOS

How to specify mount, attachment layout, and more

Written by Austin Cave
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Equipment

Changing Conduit & Conductor Sizes

Tips for adjusting Lyra's automated conduit and conductor sizing

Written by Austin Cave
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How can I add a new module or inverter?

Don't see the module or inverter you're looking for? Find out how you can have it added to our database!

Written by Austin Cave
Updated over a week ago

Adding An Energy Storage System

Currently, Lyra supports Enphase IQ Battery ESS in self-consumption and partial home backup configurations

Written by Austin Cave
Updated over a week ago