Solar Installation Site Documentation and Shadow Analysis Service
The Opportunity
Solar companies like Truzon emphasize that every project needs detailed site assessment and shadow analysis before installation, but this unglamorous pre-sales work is a bottleneck. Small residential and MSME solar installers across India lack the bandwidth to do proper site surveys, creating delays and installation failures. This creates demand for a specialized documentation service.
Market Size
₹250 Cr addressable market — based on 500,000+ residential solar installations annually in India × ₹5,000 per comprehensive site survey service
Business Model
Visit residential/MSME sites on behalf of solar installers. Conduct photo documentation, measurements, shadow mapping (using smartphone apps and basic tools), roof structural assessment, electrical proximity checks. Charge installers ₹3,000–5,000 per site. Contract with 3–5 local solar companies for recurring monthly work (15–20 sites/month).
Per-site documentation fee: ₹3,500 × 20 sites/month = ₹70,000/monthRush/priority surcharge: ₹1,000 extra for same-day turnaroundValue-added: Provide shadow analysis report templates (₹500 premium) to solar companies
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Identify 5–7 solar installation companies in your city. Interview them about their current site survey process and pain points. Ask 3 to let you shadow their next site visit.
Create a standardized 2-page site documentation template (photo checklist, measurements, shadow diagram, electrical notes). Test it on 2 real sites with partner companies. Refine based on feedback.
Pitch to first 3 solar installers with a fixed monthly contract: ₹60k/month for 15 guaranteed site visits, with turnaround time under 48 hours. Offer first 2 sites at 50% discount.
Complete first 5–10 paid site visits. Photograph + document each thoroughly. Collect testimonials. Approach 2 more installers with proof of work.
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
GST registration as a service provider (18% applicable). No specific license required for site documentation. Obtain basic liability insurance (₹5k/year) in case of on-site accidents. Ensure NDA/confidentiality agreements with each solar company partner.
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.