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HelioSol Software Solutions Inc.
HelioSol Software Solutions Inc. provides software and expertise to the lighting industry as real world solutions to lighting design and engineering problems.
SunTracker Technologies Ltd.
HelioSol licenses the Cerise suite of software tools worldwide through an exclusive arrangement with SunTracker Technologies Ltd. SunTracker was founded by the esteemed Ian Ashdown, Senior Scientist, to advance research and develop professional lighting design software for architecture, horticulture, entertainment and health based on over 30 years’ experience in the industry.
Accurate
Model accurately with SunTracker’s Cerise lighting design software suite
Efficient
Optimize efficiency with SunTracker Cerise software to maximize use
Effective
SunTracker software effectively models lighting solutions on all devices
Latest News
Ian Ashdown’s Concordia University Presentation
Title: Lighting and Acoustics: Know Your Tools Date: April 1, 2022 Venue: Center for Zero Energy Building Studies Concordia University, Montreal, QC A 50-minute presentation. See All Things Lighting Association for the full presentation:...
Ian Ashdown Mentioned in LD+A Magazine
https://www.ies.org/lda-magazine/a-new-ies-standard-blooms-ansi-ies-rp-45-21/. A New IES Standard Blooms ANSI/IES RP-45-21, Recommended Practice:Horticultural Lighting, The IES has introduced ANSI/IES RP-45-21, Recommended Practice: Horticultural Lighting, to describe...
Cerise365+GreenHouseDesigner™ Released Today!!
HelioSol is excited to announce that Cerise365+GreenHouseDesigner™ A Powerful Estimation Tool was Released Today!! Cerise365+GreenHouseDesigner™ software as a service allows horticultural luminaire and greenhouse manufacturers to provide their clients with quick...
CeriseDocs™ Released Today!!
HelioSol is Proud to Announce that CeriseDocs™ was Released Today! Photometric File Conversion and Viewer CeriseDocs™ provides a solution for photon-based metrics and spectral quantum distribution information for horticultural, and radiometric data for UVGI....
New lighting simulation designed with greenhouse growers in Mind
“There are no other competitors to HelioSol’s GreenHouseDesigner. No other software is designed specifically for horticultural applications unless the user wants to design the CAD model from the ground up,” says Ian Ashdown, Senior Scientist for SunTracker...
In Memory of Ian Ashdown
We have some sad news to share: our friends at SunTracker Technologies have informed us of the passing of Ian Ashdown, PEng (Ret), FIES, Senior Scientist and co-founder of SunTracker Technologies Ltd. Their statement is below.
Ian’s profound passion and dedication to lighting, unwavering commitment to scientific integrity, and remarkable expertise have left an indelible mark throughout his extraordinary career spanning over four decades. His contributions encompassed a wide range of academic articles, lighting standards, and software developments.
Beyond his renowned reputation as an engineer and scientist in the lighting field and beyond, Ian possessed a remarkable spirit of compassion. He selflessly assisted numerous individuals personally and professionally throughout their journeys.
Ian’s departure has left an immeasurable void; we deeply feel his absence. However, SunTracker Technologies remains unwavering in its dedication to preserving and advancing Ian’s exceptional legacy within the lighting community and beyond.
Our Software
HelioSol Software Solutions Inc.
provides SunTracker’s Cerise lighting design software suite to the lighting industry as real world solutions to lighting design and engineering problems.
CeriseDocs™
Convert Files to TM-33 as mandated by DLC (DesignLights Consortium)
Photometric File Viewer & Conversion
Cerise365
+GreenHouseDesigner™
A Powerful Estimation Tool …
Cerise365+GreenHouseDesigner™