Mestertaket Solar

Solar Panel Cost Calculator App

Website

services

Web Development

industry

Energy / Solar

duration

7 Months

country

Norway

Project Overview

The solar panel calculator app helps you install the best solar system for a house. It is built to give an accurate estimate to a salesperson who deals as a solar expert. You will get every budget to install a great solar panel system in real time. It gives cost, right from solar panels to accessory. The solar installers solution uses NORKART API for accurate address. And thus, it offers a user with much more exact data with the map view. The solution is in two parts: Admin Panel & Frontend Site. The software is a bridge for the solar supplier firm and its sales personnel. One can manage & monitor their products with a sales insight in the solar panel app. The app is a good blend of great features, and it works well on every device.

Challenges

NORKART API Integration

• The team had to integrate varied tools to blend NORKART into the system.

• Combining geographic data services with the solar estimation workflow was complex.

• Ensuring accurate address mapping required extensive API integration work.

Building a Smart Calculator

• We had to create a smart calculator to justify the whole app idea of the solar panel estimator.

• The calculator needed to handle real-time changes in panel numbers, types, and accessories.

• ENOVA subsidy calculations had to be applied accurately to the final cost figure.

Precise Map View Display

• We had to show a precise map view for the users to get the perfect solar panel cost.

• Different types of roofs affect the whole setup and needed to be accounted for.

• It was a real task for our team to get a hold of all the small details in one place.

Multi-tenant Architecture

• Each distributor needed a unique subdomain with custom URL and ID.

• Super admin had to monitor all distributor activity in real time.

• Custom color themes and branding per distributor required dynamic theming.

Our Solution

Dynamic Map View

• NORKART API is known for its flexibility, so we were able to create a dynamic map view.

• It became integral to the online solar estimate solution's UI.

• Users can access geo data with map service to install solar rooftops at ease.

Real-time Cost Calculator

• After a lot of study and research, we were able to build the best calculator.

• It analyzes and alters every change made in filters in real-time.

• A change in the panel numbers, types, accessories, all are managed in real-time.

Distributor Management System

• A unique subdomain is induced with a URL and ID for every distributor.

• The super admin can monitor all the activity as and when he likes.

• Every admin gets their own website with custom color theme and product listings.

Order & Accessory Tracking

• An admin can visit the page to track or manage his orders with clients.

• A super admin can add the quantity of new panels, accessory, inverters and set prices.

• Every minute detail including map view, roof details, and panels is provided.

Features Implemented

The Mestertaket Solar platform includes a complete set of features for solar panel cost estimation, distributor management, and order tracking.

1. Distributor Channel

Only a super admin has the power to create and bring sales person on board. They provide a sales person with their admin panel. The solar panel for home estimate strictly maintains healthy relations between a firm and the distributor. A unique subdomain is induced with a URL and ID for every distributor. The super admin can monitor all the activity as and when he likes.

2. Admin Panel

A super admin differentiates every admin with a custom color. Every gets their own website which has a list of accessory, types of roofs, solar panels, etc., in which the firm deals. One has to cater out a good estimate of items to close the deal and get an end user.

3. Order Details

The cost of the solar panel app consists of order history. An admin can visit the page to track or manage his orders with clients. A super admin can check the work done so far by the admin. And he can also manage order details in real time. Also, the feature has a map view, roof details, panels, etc. Every minute detail is given in it so that there is no mishap of details.

4. Manage Accessory & Panels

A super admin can add the quantity of new panels, accessory, inverters, etc. One also sets the prices for sales person to have an apt clue of things. An admin offers quotes based on the client's needs. And a list of items the firm has. Thus, it is a perfect solution for solar panel costs.

5. NORKART API For Address

The online solar panel calculator allows the end users to input their house address. And renders a list of others in the vicinity. With the help of APIs, a user can access geo data with map service. Thus, it helps to install solar rooftops at ease. The app is known for its precise data.

6. Personal Code To Access

The unique code allows one to know every detail of other house roofs. And also a full outline of the order. It is a security feature that allows only a genuine user to use the solar calculator online.

7. Energy & Cost Calculator

With a flexible filler for the estimation of solar panels online, we have kept a very easy calculator. One can access it and know the cost as per the needs. The system continually makes changes and alters costs as per it. It does apply ENOVA & then gives the actual figure.

8. Calendly Integration

The calendar helps a user to plan a meet up. The online solar estimator offers to gain insights to a user. One can book a slot via a simple process and know the price as per their needs.

Technology Stack

Mestertaket Solar is built with a modern web stack featuring React JS on the frontend and PHP Laravel on the backend, deployed on AWS with Docker containers.

Frontend

React JS , Bootstrap

Backend Framework

PHP (Laravel)

Cloud Server

AWS

Database

MySQL

Server Stack

Docker, Nginx, PHP-FPM

API Integration

Norkart API, Calendly

Roles And Permission

Roles and Permission

Conclusion

Mestertaket Solar is a complete solar panel cost estimation platform built for the Norwegian market. The solution combines NORKART API for precise address mapping, a real-time cost calculator with ENOVA subsidy support, and a multi-tenant distributor management system. The platform helps solar suppliers and their sales teams provide accurate estimates and manage orders efficiently across multiple distributors.

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