Development of a Customer-Focused B2B Photovoltaic Estimation and Funding Platform

The client faces difficulties in providing quick, accurate photovoltaic installation estimates to businesses owning their properties, coupled with a complex process for securing installation funding. These issues hinder customer acquisition and slow the deployment of renewable energy solutions, impacting both environmental goals and economic benefits.

A mid-sized renewable energy company aiming to streamline photovoltaic installation estimations and financing options for commercial clients.

• Enable property-owning businesses to easily receive accurate photovoltaic installation estimates through an intuitive online platform.
• Streamline the funding process to facilitate effortless financing options for photovoltaic projects.
• Accelerate time-to-market for client offerings, reducing development cycles and improving customer onboarding efficiency.
• Increase engagement and conversion rates by providing dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly digital solutions.

• A user-facing website with marketing content and detailed product information managed via a headless CMS.
• An interactive photovoltaic calculator enabling users to input property details and receive real-time, accurate project estimates.
• A customer portal for managing project applications, funding options, and service status updates.
• Content management integration to facilitate easy updates of marketing messages, project information, and educational resources.
• Progress tracking and communication channels (e.g., chat or notifications) within the portal.

• Content management API (Storyblok) for dynamic content updates.
• Backend data sources providing property locations, energy consumption metrics, and photovoltaic components.
• Funding application systems or financial service providers for processing financing options.

• Platform must support high traffic loads, ensuring rapid response times with a target of under 2 seconds load time.
• Secure handling of user data and financial information, complying with relevant security standards.
• Responsive design to ensure accessibility across all device types.
• Modular architecture for easy maintenance, scalability, and potential feature expansion.

The deployment of this photovoltaic estimation and funding platform is expected to significantly enhance user engagement, reduce the time required for project initiation, and increase sales conversions. Additionally, it will enable the client to accelerate market adoption of renewable energy solutions, potentially reducing customer onboarding time by up to 30% and increasing project sales volume through improved digital engagement.