Instantly simulate rooftop solar savings and unlock zero-upfront financing matches for your business.
Small business owners are deterred from adopting rooftop solar energy due to high upfront costs and complex installations requiring major retrofits.
Users upload roof photos or enter property details to get AI-powered simulations of solar installation costs, energy savings, and ROI. The tool matches them with leasing or financing partners offering no upfront costs. It generates shareable reports to convince stakeholders without needing site visits.
Small business owners with commercial rooftops aiming to adopt solar energy
AI-driven simulations tailored for commercial rooftops with instant financing matches, reducing perceived costs by 80% through visualizations.
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AI analyzes uploaded images to estimate panel capacity and savings.
Interactive calculator for costs, payback period, and monthly savings.
Matches users to zero-upfront lease/providers based on simulation.
Creates branded reports for business proposals.
Tracks multiple properties and simulations.
One-click share links for simulations.
Auto-detects local tax credits.
Export to AR previews.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| business_name | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| address | text | No |
| roof_image_url | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| property_id | uuid | No |
| savings_estimate | int | No |
| payback_months | int | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/simulationsRun new simulation
/api/propertiesCreate property
/api/financing-matchesGet matches for sim
/api/reports/:idDownload report PDF
No financing matches
3 properties
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 3% | $90 | $1,080 |
| Month 6 | 1,500 | 5% | $1,125 | $13,500 |
Get instant ROI calcs and financing for your rooftop – no sales calls needed.
Post in LinkedIn groups for small business owners and solar enthusiasts; DM 50 commercial property managers from Google Maps searches; offer free Pro trials via cold emails to HVAC/roofing directories.
Marketplace
No simulations
Instant self-serve sims
Proprietary simulation data aggregated from users for better AI accuracy.
Solar incentives like IRA boosting commercial adoption amid rising energy costs.
AI accuracy issues
Use validated models + user feedback loop
Low awareness
Targeted SEO/LinkedIn
Success: 70% express interest
Success: 80% completion rate
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