Solar.co.ke
A solar marketplace scaffold: size a system, compare certified installers, book and pay a deposit. Built from a written PRD, database schema and API spec.
Why you would want this
A marketplace where homeowners size a solar system, compare certified installers and book the job, with payment protected until it's done.
Buying solar is confusing and risky. People can't tell how big a system they need, which installers to trust, or whether to pay a deposit to a stranger. Good installers struggle to get found.
What it does for the business
Answer the first question
A sizing tool works out panel and battery needs from a household's load and Kenyan sunshine data, which turns a vague interest into a specific, quotable request.
Trust through certification
Only verified installers with current certifications are listed, which is the reassurance a buyer needs before paying a deposit.
Earn on every booking
Quotes, deposit and final payments run through the platform, so the marketplace can take a commission on the work it brings in.
Why people want it
- A sizing tool gives every visitor something useful before they even sign up.
- Installers are attracted by a steady stream of pre-sized, ready-to-quote customers.
- Built on a shared marketplace foundation, so features like reviews and disputes are already designed.
Built for
Founders and companies who want to run a solar marketplace and earn from every installation booked through it.
What’s inside
- Solar sizing calculator
- Verified installer directory with certification filters
- Installation quotes and bookings
- Deposit and final payment flow
- Reviews and dispute handling design
- Sign-up, log-in and installer profiles
Want one like this?
Every business is different, so treat this as a starting point. The estimate shows what it would take to build something of similar scope, line by line, in USD and Kenyan shillings.
- 2026
- Live · private repo
- PHP, JavaScript, CSS, Hack
- Sep 2026