GridMapper

Visual no-code mapper that slashes smart grid integration time from weeks to hours.

Score: 7.7/10BrazilMedium BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Energy teams suffer massive delays and ballooning costs when integrating smart grid software with legacy enterprise systems.

Solution

GridMapper lets energy teams upload schemas from smart grid software and legacy systems, then drag-and-drop to create mappings visually. It auto-generates integration code and configs for common protocols like DNP3 and Modbus. Run instant tests to validate before deployment, eliminating delays and costly errors.

Target Audience

Energy teams in utilities responsible for deploying and integrating smart grid software

Differentiator

Purely visual drag-drop interface tailored exclusively for smart grid protocols, with built-in protocol simulators—no coding or deep expertise required.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Schema Upload

must-have8h

Upload JSON/XML schemas from grid software and legacy ERPs

Visual Mapping Editor

must-have20h

Drag-drop UI to map fields between systems with auto-suggestions

Protocol Simulator

must-have15h

Built-in simulators for DNP3, Modbus to test mappings live

Code/Config Export

must-have10h

Generate ready-to-deploy code snippets and config files

Test Runner

must-have12h

Automated tests with pass/fail reports and error logs

Project Sharing

nice-to-have6h

Share mappings with team members for collaboration

History & Versions

nice-to-have8h

Track changes to mappings with rollback

Template Library

nice-to-have7h

Save and reuse common mapping templates

Total Build Time: 86 hours

Database Schema

organizations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • projects.org_id -> organizations.id

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
org_iduuidNo
nametextNo
source_schematextNo
target_schematextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • mappings.project_id -> projects.id
  • tests.project_id -> projects.id

mappings

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
field_maptextNo

tests

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
statustextNo
resultstextYes
ran_attimestampNo

API Endpoints

POST
/api/organizations

Create organization

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/projects

Create project with schemas

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/mappings

Update mapping

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/simulate

Run simulator test

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/export/:projectId

Get export config

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui + React Flow
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend for emails

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core setup and auth

25h
  • Project skeleton
  • Supabase integration
  • User auth flows

Week 2: Project and schema management

30h
  • Organizations & projects CRUD
  • Schema upload & parse

Week 3: Mapping editor

35h
  • Visual drag-drop UI
  • Auto-suggest logic

Week 4: Simulator and tests

30h
  • Protocol simulators
  • Test runner & reports

Week 5: Export and polish

25h
  • Code export
  • UI refinements
  • Sharing

Week 6: Payments, landing, deploy

20h
  • Stripe integration
  • Landing page
  • Deploy to Vercel
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 165 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

1 org, no sharing

  • 1 project
  • Basic mapping
  • Limited tests

Pro

$29/mo

5 org members

  • Unlimited projects
  • Team sharing
  • Full simulators

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro
  • Custom protocols
  • Priority support
  • Audit logs

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1803%$87$1,044
Month 63507%$721$8,652

Unit Economics

$80
CAC
$696
LTV
5%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 8.7xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Map Smart Grid Integrations Visually—No Code Nightmares

Cut deployment delays by 80% with drag-drop mapping for DNP3, Modbus and legacy ERPs.

Feature Highlights

Visual schema mapper
Live protocol testing
Instant code export
Team collaboration
Proven for utilities

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved us weeks on our AMI rollout' - Utility X Lead"
"'Finally, integrations without devs' - Energy Mgr"

First Three Customers

Search LinkedIn for 'smart grid integration' roles at mid-size utilities, send personalized InMails with pain-point demo video. Post in r/utilityworkers and energy Discord groups offering free beta access. Attend one virtual energy webinar and follow up with speakers.

Launch Channels

Product HuntHacker News Show HNr/SaaSLinkedIn Energy groupsIndie Hackers

SEO Keywords

smart grid integration toollegacy ERP DNP3 mapperModbus no-code connectorutility grid schema mapping

Competitive Analysis

MuleSoft

mulesoft.com
Enterprise $10k+/yr
Strength

Robust enterprise features

Weakness

Complex setup, high cost for small teams

Our Advantage

Visual no-code for utilities at $29/mo

$500+/mo
Strength

Low-code integrations

Weakness

Generic, no smart grid focus

Our Advantage

Tailored simulators and protocols

🏰 Moat Strategy

Proprietary mapping templates and anonymized usage data for AI auto-suggestions

⏰ Why Now?

US smart grid investments hit $10B in 2024 with IRA funding, but legacy integrations lag.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Protocol simulator accuracy

Mitigation

Start with open-source libs, validate with utility betas

markethigh severity

Slow utility adoption

Mitigation

Target mid-size utilities first, free tier for trials

executionlow severity

Solo build delays

Mitigation

Prioritize MVP features strictly

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 10 utility engineers on LinkedIn

Success: 5 confirm pain >$10k/project

mvp14 days

Beta with 3 users

Success: 2 complete integrations successfully

launch3 days

PH launch

Success: 100 signups, 10% trial completion

Pivot Options

  • General industrial IoT mapper
  • API schema visualizer for any SaaS
  • Compliance checker for grid protocols

Quick Stats

Build Time
165h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,000
Market Size
$750.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5