Brief:

Gamified Solar Power Selling & Earning Money through environmental karma.

Research:

Secondary Research Insights (India – 2025):

Adoption Trends-

• India added 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar from the PM Surya Ghar Yojana in 2025.

• The market is expected to reach 25 to 30 GW by FY27.

• Gujarat and Maharashtra are leading in adoption.

• Rooftop installations are increasing because of lower costs and strong policy support.

User Motivation-

• Key drivers: bill savings, environmental concern, and energy independence.

• Users value visible rewards, reliability, and clear benefits.

• Awareness is improving, but adoption is still limited by process complexity and low trust.

Barriers-

• High upfront costs and slow net-metering approvals.

• Lack of awareness and inconsistent state policies.

• Limited roof space and financing problems for urban residents.

Primary Research: User Persona, Empathy Map & Journey Map of a Family person in his 30s, an Independent woman in her 20s & an Elderly Person…

User Persona 1:

Insight: Tech-savvy homeowners like Jai are driven by clear progress and real rewards. However, they find complex data and unclear processes challenging. They need a simple, gamified method to track, sell, and celebrate their solar impact.

User Persona: 2

Insight: Urban renters like Dipannita want to join in clean energy but feel left out of ownership-based solar systems. They look for simple, shared platforms that make contributing, tracking impact, and receiving rewards clear and worthwhile.

User Persona 3:

Insight: Users want an easy and enjoyable way to track, share, and earn from solar energy. This approach combines clarity, community, and valuable rewards to make sustainability feel personal and fulfilling.

User Story:

As a homeowner with solar panels, I want to easily track my daily energy generation and savings. This helps me understand my impact, sell surplus power, and earn rewards without handling complicated data or technical graphs.

User Flow:

This user flow aligns with user’s journey of managing his solar energy efficiently. From connecting his solar device and tracking daily generation (Stage 1–2) to managing surplus power by selling to the grid or sharing with neighbors (Stage 3–4), the app helps him turn energy savings into tangible rewards. Finally, community sharing and monthly reports reinforce his progress, motivating long-term sustainable engagement (Stage 5).

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