Development of a Corporate Renewable Energy Partner Network Platform

The client faces a complex problem in connecting corporate entities with renewable energy solution providers. Existing attempts to revamp the network platform have been ineffective due to the multifaceted nature of the problem, requiring deep industry understanding, stakeholder coordination, and seamless communication channels. The challenge is to create an intuitive, scalable, and integrated portal that addresses research, messaging, and project matching within the renewable energy sector.

A large energy management organization seeking to facilitate corporate access to renewable energy providers and streamline sustainability project partnerships.

• Implement a user-centric portal enabling corporations to discover and connect with renewable energy providers.
• Develop functionalities for providers to showcase their offerings and find suitable corporate partners.
• Integrate all communication and project management processes into a single platform, including messaging and research collaboration.
• Ensure secure access through integration with existing authentication systems (e.g., Azure sign-on).
• Facilitate large-scale deployment with a focus on scalability and performance to accommodate extensive stakeholder use.

• User registration and authentication with secure login (e.g., Azure sign-on).
• Profiles for corporations and providers with detailed information and capabilities.
• A searchable database to find and filter renewable energy providers based on specific criteria.
• Messaging system for direct communication within the platform.
• Research and documentation sharing features to support project planning.
• Matching engine to facilitate project pairing based on user profiles and project needs.
• Admin dashboard for monitoring platform activity and managing content.

• Azure Sign-On/Identity Provider for secure authentication and user management.
• External industry data sources or APIs for provider verification and research support.
• Email and messaging services for internal communication.
• Project management tools or APIs if applicable for seamless workflow integration.

• High scalability to support increasing numbers of corporate and provider users.
• Performance metrics ensuring page load times under 2 seconds for core functionalities.
• Strict security protocols, including data encryption and access controls.
• Availability of 99.9% uptime to ensure platform reliability.
• User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation based on extensive stakeholder and user testing.

The developed platform aims to streamline the process of connecting corporate clients with renewable energy providers, reducing project setup times and enhancing partnership efficiency. Projected impacts include increased participation in sustainability initiatives, greater visibility for providers, and a more integrated, user-friendly experience. The platform is expected to facilitate hundreds of connections and project matches, significantly improving overall market engagement and sustainability outcomes.