SUNShINE Platform || savehomesave.eu

Description:
The SUNShINE Platform is a comprehensive toolkit designed to support organizations involved in energy retrofitting activities, as well as financial and governmental institutions, and residents of multi-family dwellings. The platform streamlines the retrofitting process and provides a transparent and user-friendly step-by-step approach with instructions and templates.

Technologies Used:

Golang (Backend)
React.js (Frontend)
Docker (Containerization)
PostgreSQL (Database)

Project Goals:

To provide One-Stop-Shops with a toolkit to support their work in energy retrofitting activities
To make the energy retrofitting process more transparent and user-friendly for residents of multi-family dwellings
To provide a cost calculator, energy efficiency subscription checklist, and energy efficiency subscription refinance ability checklist to help organizations make informed decisions about retrofitting projects
To allow One-Stop-Shops to customize the toolkit to fit the local context

Project Deliverables:

Onboarding Questionnaires for Residents, Housing Associations, and Operators
Renovation Cost Calculator
Energy Efficiency Subscription Checklist
Energy Efficiency Subscription Refinanceability Checklist
Website,user’s panel, oss panel, superadmin panel
User manual and technical documentation for the platform

Project Risks:

Delays in project schedule due to unforeseen technical challenges
Cost overruns due to unexpected requirements or changes in scope
Low user adoption due to a poor user experience or lack of awareness of the platform

Project Results:

Successfully launched the Multi-Language SUNShINE Platform with a user-friendly interface and a comprehensive set of tools for One-Stop-Shops and other organizations involved in energy retrofitting activities
Achieved high user adoption and positive feedback from stakeholders regarding the platform’s features and functionality, regardless of language
Minimal technical issues encountered during development and deployment
Improved communication and collaboration between One-Stop-Shops and residents of multi-family dwellings in different languages

Project Lessons Learned:

The importance of involving all stakeholders in the requirements gathering and analysis phase to ensure that the platform meets their needs in multiple languages
The value of a user-centered design and user-friendly interface to ensure high adoption and user satisfaction in multiple languages
The benefits of a clear and detailed project plan to mitigate risks and ensure a successful outcome, especially when working with multiple languages.