{"id":286,"date":"2024-10-16T08:47:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarportal.am\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2026-01-29T07:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T07:39:53","slug":"how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solarportal.am\/en\/how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How our business works"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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SolarPortal operates as an independent digital infrastructure layer for the solar industry. Its role is to standardize, analyze, and compare solar installation offers while providing neutral decision support to consumers.<\/p>\n

The platform is designed to reduce information asymmetry between homeowners and installers by introducing structured data, verification processes, and transparent benchmarking.<\/p>\n

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System Overview<\/h2>\n

SolarPortal functions through five core components:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Data intake<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Installer verification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Offer standardization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Comparative analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Decision support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each component operates independently from equipment brands and installation companies.<\/p>\n

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    1. Data Intake<\/h2>\n

    SolarPortal collects data from:<\/p>\n

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      Homeowner installation requests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Installer proposals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Completed project summaries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      All personal data is anonymized. Only technical and financial parameters are retained for analytical use.<\/p>\n

      Core data fields include:<\/p>\n

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        System size (kWp)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Total system price<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Equipment brands and models<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Installation region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Warranty terms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Project completion status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        2. Installer Verification<\/h2>\n

        Installers applying to SolarPortal undergo a verification process that includes:<\/p>\n

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          Business registration validation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Company history review<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Equipment brand screening<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Past project evidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Customer feedback analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Installers failing verification are excluded from the platform.<\/p>\n

          Verification status is periodically reviewed and updated.<\/p>\n

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          3. Offer Standardization<\/h2>\n

          Solar installation proposals are normalized into a structured format.<\/p>\n

          Key transformations include:<\/p>\n

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            Conversion of total price into standardized price per watt (AMD\/W or EUR\/W)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            Equipment classification by panel and inverter brand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            Warranty normalization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          • \n

            Regional tagging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            This allows offers from different installers to be compared objectively.<\/p>\n

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            4. Comparative Analysis<\/h2>\n

            SolarPortal generates analytical outputs using percentile-based methods.<\/p>\n

            Common metrics include:<\/p>\n

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            • \n

              Median market price (P50)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Lower market bound (P25)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Upper market bound (P75)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              System size distribution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Equipment brand share<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              All calculations are based on real submitted offers and completed projects.<\/p>\n

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              5. Decision Support<\/h2>\n

              Homeowners receive:<\/p>\n

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                Price benchmarks relative to the market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Equipment quality context<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Installer verification status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Payback range estimates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Regulatory explanations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                SolarPortal does not recommend specific installers or brands.
                The platform provides structured information to support informed decision-making.<\/p>\n

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                Data Integrity and Neutrality<\/h2>\n

                SolarPortal enforces the following principles:<\/p>\n

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                  No paid ranking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  No sponsored placements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  No equipment promotion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  No financial incentives tied to consumer choices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  All analytical logic is deterministic and rule-based.<\/p>\n

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                  Analytical Outputs<\/h2>\n

                  SolarPortal publishes multiple public analytical resources, including:<\/p>\n

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                  • \n

                    Solar Price Index (ASPI)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  • \n

                    Regional price dashboards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  • \n

                    Equipment brand distributions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  • \n

                    System size statistics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  • \n

                    Market trend reports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    These resources are intended for use by:<\/p>\n

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                    • \n

                      Financial institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                    • \n

                      Energy regulators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                    • \n

                      Researchers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                    • \n

                      NGOs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                    • \n

                      Media organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \n

                      Role in the Energy Ecosystem<\/h2>\n

                      SolarPortal does not replace solar companies.
                      It introduces a data coordination layer<\/strong> between:<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • \n

                        Consumers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Installers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Banks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Policymakers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        The platform enables:<\/p>\n

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                          Transparent pricing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        • \n

                          Fair competition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        • \n

                          Consumer protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        • \n

                          Evidence-based policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          \n

                          SolarPortal AI Advisor<\/h2>\n

                          The SolarPortal AI Advisor is trained exclusively on:<\/p>\n

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                            SolarPortal\u2019s own datasets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                          • \n

                            Public regulatory documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                          • \n

                            Technical standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                          • \n

                            Published market reports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            It provides explainable guidance and does not generate commercial recommendations.<\/p>\n

                            \n

                            Compliance and Ethics<\/h2>\n

                            SolarPortal adheres to:<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • \n

                              Data privacy regulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                            • \n

                              Anonymization standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                            • \n

                              Neutrality principles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                            • \n

                              Open methodology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              All analytical assumptions and transformations are documented and reproducible.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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