Solar Backup Planning Tool for Small Businesses
Estimate energy needs and plan realistic solar backup options for SMEs during outages.
Feasibility
82
Uniqueness
70
Research
72
Complexity
65
Overview
Problem background: This topic is relevant because it addresses solar backup planning tool for small businesses is often handled manually or with fragmented tools, causing delays, errors, and weak visibility. with a practical academic scope.
Problem statement: Solar Backup Planning Tool for Small Businesses is often handled manually or with fragmented tools, causing delays, errors, and weak visibility.
Aim: To investigate, design, or validate a realistic solution around solar backup planning tool for small businesses.
Scope: Keep the first version limited to a defined institution, community, or user group.
Expected outcome: A validated proposal direction, prototype or research findings, and supervisor-ready documentation.
Objectives
- Analyse current workflow challenges
- Design a usable digital solution
- Implement core modules
- Evaluate the prototype with target users
Research Questions
- What workflow problems affect current users?
- Which features are most important for a minimum viable solution?
- How usable is the prototype for the target users?
Modules or Features
- Appliance list
- Load estimate
- Cost scenarios
- Recommendations
Tools or Methodology
- Next.js
- PostgreSQL
- Prisma
- Tailwind CSS
- Agile prototyping
- User interviews
- Usability testing
Database Entities or Study Variables
- Appliance list records
- Load estimate records
- Cost scenarios records
- Recommendations records
Possible Diagrams to Generate
- Use case diagram
- System flow diagram
- ERD plan
- Gantt chart
- Methodology flow
- Presentation structure
Proposal Outline
- Background
- Problem statement
- Aim and objectives
- Methodology
- Timeline
Chapter One Outline
- Introduction
- Background
- Problem statement
- Aim
- Objectives
- Scope
- Significance
Presentation Outline
- Problem
- Proposed approach
- Expected output
- Timeline
- Risks