Solar Logic
Solar Logic develops and supports BERS Pro, the accredited simulation tool used by assessors, designers, and government bodies to rate the thermal performance of Australian homes.
BERS Pro: thermal simulation for every Australian climate
BERS Pro is the centre of Solar Logic's thermal simulation process. The program simulates and analyses the thermal performance of Australian houses across climates ranging from Alpine to tropical, assigning a star rating for regulatory compliance with the Building Code of Australia.
BERS Pro is accredited under the Federal Government Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). Solar Logic markets BERS Pro, trains and accredits BERS assessors, and operates a dedicated help desk for practitioners.
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Graphics-based data entry Floor plans are imported and traced with a mouse. Dimensions, orientations, and zones are calculated automatically.
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Multi-storey modelling Buildings comprised of many zones are fully supported, with automatic shading and ventilation calculations.
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BCA compliance output Star ratings generated by BERS Pro satisfy the thermal regulatory requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
Powerful tools for building energy assessors
BERS Pro combines a fast graphical interface with deep analysis tools, so assessors spend less time on data entry and more time improving designs.
Import and trace plans
Import existing plan drawings as backgrounds. Trace walls, doors, and windows with a mouse. Plans can be mirror-imaged at the click of a button.
Automatic shading calculations
Eaves widths for walls, doors, and windows are calculated automatically. Shading by adjacent walls and overshadowing by neighbouring buildings or vegetation is modelled from a single entry.
Hourly temperature analysis
Display hourly zone temperatures for up to four projects simultaneously. Select any of 69 climate files and focus on extreme periods such as a hot week in summer or a cold week in winter.
Zone-by-zone star ratings
A star rating is assigned to each zone in the building, letting assessors immediately identify which zones perform well and which need changes.
Automatic ventilation modelling
Ventilation is calculated automatically from the dimensions and locations of windows, doors, and openings, combined with wind data from the climate file.
Simulation history and progress tracking
A record of the last 10 simulations is saved and easily retrieved, so assessors can track progress as they improve a building's thermal performance across iterations.
Help desk support for working assessors
Solar Logic recognises that practitioners earn a living using BERS Pro. The Solar Logic help desk responds to queries within 24 hours wherever possible. Help is available to those who have successfully completed BERS Pro training.
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Consulting and training services
Beyond BERS Pro, Solar Logic provides specialist consulting to industry and government organisations across renewable energy and energy-efficient building design.
Energy-efficient building design
Solar Logic designs buildings to minimise heating and cooling loads, applying thermal modelling to optimise orientation, shading, insulation, and glazing from the earliest design stage.
BERS Pro training and assessor accreditation
Solar Logic trains and accredits BERS assessors, providing the foundational knowledge needed to use BERS Pro competently and to access ongoing help desk support.
Renewable energy curriculum development
Solar Logic develops educational training materials and full course curricula in renewable energy and energy-efficient building design for educational and industry bodies.
Feasibility studies for renewable energy
Solar Logic conducts feasibility studies for the application of renewable energy technologies, helping organisations assess the viability of new projects and investments.
Photovoltaic system design
Solar Logic designs photovoltaic systems, drawing on decades of experience in solar energy engineering to produce systems sized and configured for real-world performance.
Thermal performance assessment
Solar Logic assesses the thermal performance of buildings using BERS Pro, producing star ratings and analysis reports for compliance, design review, and energy improvement planning.
Four decades of Australian renewable energy expertise
Solar Logic traces its roots to Utopian Technology Development, established in Tamworth, NSW in the late 1970s. UTD focused on renewable energy devices, including integrated solar collector roofs for industrial and residential heating applications.
As computers became more capable, UTD adopted computer-aided design for renewable energy systems. The business was renamed Solar Logic and shifted its focus toward home energy rating. Solar Logic now operates out of Brisbane, serving industry and government clients across Australia.
Solar Logic supplies BERS Pro, the building energy rating software at the heart of Australia's NatHERS accredited assessment process, and provides training, accreditation, and consulting services to practitioners and organisations nationwide.
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