We Do Solar

We Do Solar helps renters and owners to take action to cut their energy bills and reduce their CO2 footprint by offering well designed, user friendly, vertical solar panel sets that can be used as privacy screens on balcony railings.

Context
We Do Solar is a startup that was founded in 2021 with the mission to make solar energy available to all, to help achieve climate neutrality
Objective
Validate market sizing and business case; refine product vision and roadmap. Accelerate implementation of digital features for a better product discovery, purchasing and a fully self-serve installation
Strategic value
Validating market sizing and evaluating growth opportunities helped We Do Solar be in a stronger position with regards to their pitch deck story.
Type of venture and sprint
Acceleration: digital product features.
Validation: business case and long-term roadmap.
We Do Solar balcony panels
We Do Solar was the sole winner of our 2022 Social Ventures Program. We Do Solar offers integrated hardware and software solutions for people to be able to deploy vertical solar panels for electricity generation. Currently available in Germany and targeted at people with railed balconies their solution can help customers save up to 25% of their electricity bill.
How it works
Start with a balcony
You can install our ultra lightweight solar set by yourself with the help of special weatherproof straps
Plug it in
Simply plug the solar set into your power socket on the balcony
Power all your home appliances
Anytime it's sunny, your household devices will consume solar power first
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Traction as of September 2022

Won multiple awards (Make It Matter, BCG X - Social Impact Award)

Published in over 100 publications, including Forbes, CNN Live, EU Startups, Tech Crunch, Fast Company

Stabilized supply chain by automating all processes

Secured multiple financing partners and a six-digit investment to grow the team and further distribution

Started distribution in 24 EU countries