Startup: Website developer, automation engineer

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Project Overview

The goal of the Solar Fintech/Coin platform is to offer micro-investments in solar panels to users and sell full panels to corporate clients. Users purchase microshares (e.g., ₹100 each) until the total panel value (₹20,000) is funded. Once a solar panel is fully funded, it is deployed or sold to a corporate buyer. This platform promotes sustainable energy adoption while providing users with an easy, accessible way to invest.

Scope and Objectives

1. ** Core Features**:

• Allow users to buy microshares (₹100 each) of solar panels.

• Track contributions and notify users when a panel is fully funded.

• Sell or lease the fully-funded panel to corporate clients.

• Implement rewards or returns for microshareholders (e.g., dividends, tokens).

• Build trust with a secure payment gateway, investor dashboard, and real-time funding updates.

2. ** Target Users**:

• Individual Investors: Users interested in micro-investments and green energy.

• Corporate Clients: Companies looking to purchase or lease solar panels to meet sustainability goals.

• Administrators: Manage platform operations, user accounts, funding tracking, and corporate sales.

Functional Requirements

1. ** User Management**

• User Registration:

• Email, mobile number, and password-based sign-up.

• Google and social media login options (e.g., Google, Facebook).

• User Profiles:

• Personal details: Name, email, phone number, etc.

• Wallet or balance tracker showing investment history.

• Referral codes to invite others and earn rewards.

• KYC Verification (optional for larger investments).

2. ** Dashboard for Users**

• Microshare Purchase Section:

• Display available solar panel campaigns.

• Show total panel cost and amount raised so far.

• Buy microshares starting from ₹100.

• Real-time progress tracker (e.g., 50% funded).

• Investment History:

• List of purchased microshares with transaction dates.

• Status of panels (e.g., Funded, In Progress, Deployed).

• Returns/Dividends (if applicable):

• Monthly/annual returns shown for investments.

• Reward points or tokens earned.

3. ** Corporate Client Module**

• Corporate Sign-up and Login:

• Register companies with company name, email, and phone number.

• Panel Requests:

• Corporates can browse funded solar panels for sale or lease.

• Request a quote or purchase panels directly.

• Payment Gateway for Corporates:

• Option to pay for panels via bank transfer, UPI, or credit card.

4. ** Microshare Funding Mechanism**

• Solar Panel Campaigns:

• Each campaign represents a solar panel priced at ₹20,000.

• Microshare value is ₹100. Users can buy multiple microshares.

• Campaign closes when total funding is reached.

• Dynamic Progress Tracker:

• Display the number of microshares purchased and remaining.

• Notifications when a campaign is near completion or fully funded.

• Panel Allocation & Corporate Sale:

• Notify users when a panel is sold or leased.

• Allocate proceeds or rewards to shareholders.

5. ** Payment Gateway Integration**

• User Payments:

• UPI, credit card, net banking, and wallet integrations.

• Allow bulk microshare purchases (e.g., ₹500, ₹1000).

• Corporate Payments:

• Secure bank transfer option for corporate clients.

• Payment Confirmation & Invoicing:

• Generate receipts for every transaction.

• Email notifications on successful transactions.

6. ** Admin Dashboard**

• Campaign Management:

• Create, edit, or delete solar panel campaigns.

• Monitor the progress of each campaign.

• User & Corporate Management:

• View and manage user accounts and corporate profiles.

• Approve or reject KYC verification.

• Transactions & Reports:

• Track all user and corporate payments.

• Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports on funding status.

• Notifications & Alerts:

• Send alerts for campaign milestones or delays.

• Send automated emails and SMS for completed purchases.

7. ** Rewards and Incentives** (Optional)

• Tokenization of Investments:

• Users receive tokens proportional to their investments.

• Referral Program:

• Users earn rewards for referring friends.

• Impact Reporting:

• Dashboard showing environmental impact (e.g., CO₂ saved).

Non-Functional Requirements

• Scalability:

• Handle large volumes of users and transactions without downtime.

• Security:

• Implement secure payment gateways and encrypted user data.

• Use two-factor authentication for user accounts.

• Performance:

• Ensure quick loading of campaigns and dashboards.

• Optimize for both desktop and mobile platforms.

• Availability:

• 99.9% uptime with 24/7 availability.

• Compliance:

• Comply with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations (SEBI, RBI guidelines).

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React.js / Angular.js / Vue.js

• Backend: Node.js / Django / Flask

• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB

• Payment Gateway: Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal

• Hosting: AWS / Azure / Google Cloud

User Journey

1. ** User Registration & Login**:

• New user signs up using email or social login.

• Completes KYC (if required).

2. ** Browse Solar Panel Campaigns**:

• User selects an available panel campaign.

• Buys microshares starting from ₹100.

3. ** Funding Completion**:

• When ₹20,000 is reached, the campaign closes.

• User receives notification and rewards if applicable.

4. ** Corporate Sale**:

• Admin sells the panel to a corporate client.

• Proceeds distributed to microshareholders (optional).

5. ** Dashboard Updates**:

• User tracks investments and rewards in their dashboard.

Timeline and Milestones

1. ** Week 1-2**:

• Finalize requirements and hire development team.

• Create wireframes and prototypes.

2. ** Week 3-4**:

• Develop frontend and backend.

• Integrate payment gateway and set up databases.

3. ** Week 5-6**:

• Test platform functionality (user journey, payments, etc.).

• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).

4. ** Week 7-8**:

• Launch the platform.

• Start marketing campaigns and onboard initial users.

Marketing Strategy

• Social Media Campaigns: Promote micro-investments on platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

• Email Campaigns: Send newsletters to potential users and corporates.

• Referral Programs: Encourage users to refer friends and earn rewards.

• Partnerships: Collaborate with sustainability organizations and companies interested in CSR initiatives.

Challenges and Mitigation

• User Trust: Ensure transparency in campaigns and payments.

• Regulatory Compliance: Consult with financial and legal experts.

• Scalability: Use cloud-based solutions to manage growing user base.

Success Metrics

• Number of registered users.

• Total microshares sold per campaign.

• Number of solar panels sold to corporates.

• User engagement and retention rates.

• Environmental impact (e.g., CO₂ saved).

This requirement document provides a detailed roadmap to develop and launch the Solar Fintech/Coin platform, enabling smooth user experiences and driving adoption of sustainable energy solutions through micro-investments.