SolarSyncHub

Automate solar energy savings by syncing your WFH calendar directly with panel apps.

Score: 5.2/10ERMedium Build
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Solar panel app users cannot automate energy savings because apps lack integration with remote work calendars, forcing manual adjustments based on WFH schedules.

Solution

SolarSyncHub connects your Google/Outlook calendar to solar panel apps like Enphase or SolarEdge, automatically adjusting energy export settings on WFH days. It detects remote work patterns and optimizes for peak savings without manual tweaks. Users save 10-20% more on bills effortlessly.

Target Audience

Homeowners with solar panels who work remotely and have variable WFH schedules

Differentiator

Seamless bi-directional sync between calendars and solar inverters—no middleware or manual rules needed.

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Calendar Integration

must-have12h

OAuth connect to Google/Outlook for real-time WFH detection.

Solar App Sync

must-have20h

API integration with Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla Powerwall for auto-export adjustments.

Auto-Rules Engine

must-have15h

Set rules like 'Max export on office days' based on calendar events.

Savings Dashboard

must-have10h

Visualize daily/weekly savings and energy flows.

Alert Notifications

must-have8h

Email/SMS if sync fails or big savings opportunities missed.

Multi-Home Support

nice-to-have6h

Manage settings for vacation homes.

Historical Reports

nice-to-have5h

Export PDF reports for tax credits.

Voice Commands

future10h

Integrate with Alexa for overrides.

Total Build Time: 86 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
subscription_iduuidYes

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with integrations

integrations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
typetextNo
access_tokentextNo
last_synctimestampYes

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

automations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
rule_nametextNo
conditionsjsonbNo
actionsjsonbNo
activeboolNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

savings_logs

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
datetimestampNo
estimated_savingsintNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/integrations

Connect calendar or solar app

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/integrations

List user integrations

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/automations

Create/update automation rules

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/dashboard

Fetch savings data

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/webhooks/calendar

Handle calendar change events

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui + Recharts
Backend
Next.js API routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
OAuth libs (next-auth), Cron jobs via Vercel

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and onboarding

20h
  • User signup/login
  • Basic dashboard UI
  • Supabase setup

Week 2: Integrations

25h
  • Calendar OAuth
  • Solar API mocks

Week 3: Automation engine

25h
  • Rules UI
  • Sync logic
  • DB schemas

Week 4: Dashboard and alerts

20h
  • Charts
  • Notifications
  • Testing

Week 5: Payments and polish

15h
  • Stripe integration
  • Landing page
  • Beta launch
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 95 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

1 home, no alerts

  • 1 integration
  • Basic rules
  • Savings dashboard

Pro

$35/mo

None

  • Unlimited integrations
  • Advanced rules
  • Alerts
  • Multi-home

Enterprise

$99/mo

5+ homes

  • All Pro + API access
  • Priority support
  • Custom integrations

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 12003%$210$2,520
Month 61,2008%$3,360$40,320

Unit Economics

$15
CAC
$420
LTV
5%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 28.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Automate Solar Savings Around Your WFH Schedule

No more manual tweaks—sync calendars and solar apps for effortless 20% bill cuts.

Feature Highlights

Calendar auto-sync
Solar app integration
Real-time savings tracking
Set-it-and-forget rules
Email alerts

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"Saved $45/month instantly! - John D."
"Perfect for hybrid work. - Sarah K."
"Game-changer for solar owners. - Mike R."

First Three Customers

Post in r/solarenergy and r/WFH about beta access for first 10 signups; DM solar installers on LinkedIn for homeowner referrals; Run $50 Facebook ad targeting 'solar panels + remote work' keywords.

Launch Channels

ProductHuntr/solarr/homeautomationIndieHackersTwitter #SolarSaaS

SEO Keywords

solar panel calendar syncautomate solar energy WFHEnphase Outlook integrationremote work solar savingsSolarEdge auto export

Competitive Analysis

Enphase App

enphase.com
Free
Strength

Official solar monitoring

Weakness

No calendar integration

Our Advantage

WFH-specific automation layer

Tesla App

tesla.com
Free
Strength

Powerwall controls

Weakness

Manual scheduling only

Our Advantage

Predictive calendar sync

🏰 Moat Strategy

First-mover data on WFH-solar patterns builds proprietary optimization models.

⏰ Why Now?

Rise in hybrid work post-COVID + solar adoption boom (IEA: 30% YoY growth).

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Solar API changes break syncs

Mitigation

Webhooks + daily polling backups

marketmedium severity

Low awareness of pain point

Mitigation

Targeted SEO/content in solar forums

executionlow severity

OAuth complexity delays MVP

Mitigation

Use pre-built libs like next-auth

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 20 solar owners on Reddit

Success: 15 confirm pain point

mvp14 days

Beta with 50 users

Success: 30% retention week 2

launch7 days

PH launch

Success: 500 signups

Pivot Options

  • Expand to EV charging sync
  • General smart home scheduler
  • B2B for property managers

Quick Stats

Build Time
95h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$3,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5