Why This Matters

Accurate satellite imagery is the foundation of a good solar design. Using the right imagery source means your proposals look professional and your system sizing is spot-on.

What You'll Need

Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Read the article below to understand how the AI-Assisted design tool flow changes when choosing “Imagery C” (Google Maps) as the imagery source.

Step 2

Choosing Google Maps as the Imagery Source in Any ModeWhen a sales rep chooses“Imagery C” (Google Maps)as the option for the imagery data source in any mode(e.

Step 3

, “Default), the design mode will automatically convert to“NREL (Manual Design)".

Step 4

Click“Yes” to continue with the design.

Step 5

Sales reps must enter edit mode and manually draw facets to create a layout in this mode.

Step 6

Switching to Google Maps as the Imagery Source in NREL (Manual Design) ModeIf a sales rep has already selected“NREL (Manual Design)" as the design mode, the AI-Assisted design tool will auto-select an imagery source based on data availability at the customer’s address.

Step 7

This may or may not be Google Maps.

Step 8

To switch to Google Maps, open the“Imagery” dropdown and select“Imagery C”.

Step 9

Click“Yes” to complete the switch.

Step 10

Related ArticlesHow to Set Up Design ApprovalHow to Design Proposals with AIHow to Use Design ApprovalHow to Use NREL Design ApprovalUnderstanding Design Modes in the AI-Assisted Roofing Design Tool.

Pro Tips

💡 Save time: Set up templates for your most common proposal types so you can reuse them.
📱 Mobile tip: Most Sales Velocity features work on mobile too — perfect for when you're on-site.
🔄 Stay organized: Use consistent naming conventions for proposals and customers.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
I don't see this option	Make sure you have Admin access. Some features require specific permissions.
Changes aren't saving	Try refreshing your browser and make sure you clicked Save before navigating away.
Something looks different from the screenshots	SubcontractorHub updates regularly. The feature works the same way — the layout may just look slightly different.

Last updated: 2026-05-15 · Source: Google Maps Static Imagery Source For Nrel Manual Design Mode