Solar-Ready Roof Index ☀️

You scan GIS data, public records, or satellite imagery to build a list of homes with ideal solar roof orientation.

Solar-Ready Roof Index ☀️
Photo by Daniele La Rosa Messina / Unsplash

💡 Concept

You scan GIS data, public records, or satellite imagery to build a list of homes with ideal solar roof orientation. Sell the list to solar installers or energy consultants.

🧰 Micro-Capex Stack

  • $40 for local GIS data or parcel shapefiles
  • Free QGIS software for mapping
  • Google Sheets to export lead list

48-Hour Validation

  1. Build a 50-home demo list with address, roof pitch, square footage
  2. Approach 5 local solar installers door-to-door or by email
  3. Ask: “Would this list save you time? $15/lead, $200 for ZIP code license.”

📦 Product Includes

  • CSV file with high-suitability rooftops
  • Lead score based on size, sun exposure, recent sales
  • Optional: printed map version for field reps

🚀 Scale Plays

  • Build SolarLeadIndex.com across 25 cities
  • Offer lead exclusivity for higher price
  • Bundle with “Solar Savings Estimator” tool for homeowners

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • Don’t promise accuracy unless verified
  • GIS can be a beast—start small and simple


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