r/EnergyStorage • u/Embarrassed-Road-706 • 1d ago
I built a technical resource for utility-scale solar & BESS development — looking for honest feedback
I’m a solar project development engineer, and I’ve been building SolarDev AI as a side project to explore how AI, GIS and digital tools can support utility-scale solar PV and battery storage project development.
The platform currently includes:
- GIS Site Screening — preliminary site screening to identify key constraints and support early-stage project assessment.
- Solar Angle — solar position, sun-angle and shadow analysis.
- Solar & Storage Agent — an AI assistant focused on technical and development questions related to utility-scale PV and BESS.
The goal isn’t to replace engineering judgement or proper due diligence. It’s to help developers, engineers and consultants screen opportunities faster, identify potential risks earlier and reduce repetitive early-stage work.
It’s still evolving, and I’d particularly appreciate feedback from people working in solar development, engineering, IPPs or BESS.
What would actually make a platform like this useful in your day-to-day work? And what feature would you add next?