Case Study

Software/Solar Industry

Refining photovoltaic performance

Solar Monkey, an innovative company specializing in photovoltaic systems, sought to strengthen their development team to expedite feature delivery and refine functionalities, enhancing user experience in creating and selling PV systems.

The collaboration brought forth significant enhancements, addressing key areas like the PV system creator, financial quotations, and interfaces for proposals to homeowners.

Addressing the challenges

Solar Monkey wanted to expand their development capabilities quickly, to adapt to evolving market trends, and expand to various countries. They were looking for a solution to augment their existing team as smoothly as possible and found that with STX Next.

Unified efforts
for business growth

STX Next developers were embedded in each development team and treated the same as in-house developers, leading to strong and high-performing teams. In such configuration, they contributed to the following areas on both the backend (in Python) and the frontend (React):

service no.1

Improvements to project setup

Introduced a new feature allowing installers to locate a client's property using precise coordinates, significantly accelerating PV system design.

service no.2

Development of the user management interface

Implemented a comprehensive interface for installer users to manage user accounts under their domain, enhancing administrative control and security.

service no.3

Creation of infrastructure for the design system

Developed a new infrastructure, ensuring UI consistency and fostering collaboration between front-end developers and UX/UI designers.

service no.4

Rebranding the app

Adjusted the app's UI to align with Solar Monkey’s new branding, reflecting the updated company image across all platforms.

service no.5

Enhancements in external system integrations

Improved integrations between Solar Monkey’s app and external systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and streamlined operations.

service no.6

Financial quotation improvements

Updated the financials page, refining PV system design calculations and ensuring compliance with government regulations, thus enhancing the quality and reliability of installers’ offers.

service no.7

Home electrification

Enhanced the PV system to offer additional features like heat pumps, broadening the scope of products and responding to market trends.

service no.8

Integrating Google Solar API

Integrated Google Solar API for high-resolution aerial imagery and elevation data, enhancing geographic analyses and visualization.

service no.9

Uploading drone images

Enabled the upload of drone-captured images and height data, allowing users to contribute high-resolution data directly to the platform, ensuring up-to-date geographic analysis.

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Driving efficiency & user satisfaction

The partnership and our collaborative work resulted in multiple benefits for Solar Monkey and their clients, leading to improved efficiency and better service offerings:

Number 01

Comprehensive user management

The new user management interface provided greater control and security for installers, enabling seamless account administration.

Number 02

Seamless rebranding integration

The app’s UI was updated to match the new company brand promptly, maintaining a cohesive visual identity.

Number 03

Streamlined external integrations

Improved system integrations facilitated smoother operations and data exchanges.

Number 04

Reliable financial quotations

Financial updates refined PV system calculations and ensured regulatory compliance, making quotations more reliable.

Number 05

Expanded product & service offerings

PV system enhancements, including integration of additional features, expanded Solar Monkey’s product range, aligning with market trends, and increasing customer value.

Number 06

Accurate, Europe-wide terrain analysis

Google Solar API integration provided detailed geographic data, aiding in precise analysis and PV system design.

Number 07

Customized geographic data analytics

Direct upload of drone images improved geographic data accuracy, supporting informed decision-making for tailored customer projects.