Solar Rooftop Registration App
Android app with GPS mapping for solar installations
Problem
Registering rooftop solar installations required precise location mapping and photo documentation which was error-prone with manual methods.
Solution
An Android application for registering solar rooftop installations with GPS location mapping and secure data management.
Approach
Utilized Android Location Services for high-accuracy GPS tagging and CameraX for verifiable site documentation.
Outcome
- Streamlined the registration process for thousands of installations.
- Ensured accurate geolocation data for grid planning.
- Enabled offline data collection in remote areas.
Case Study
Overview
An Android application for registering rooftop solar installations with GPS-accurate location mapping and verifiable photo documentation.
Core Features
GPS Mapping
- High-accuracy location capture using Android Location Services
- Geofencing to verify agent is physically at the installation site
- Location data stored with ±5 meter accuracy
Photo Documentation
- CameraX integration for standardized installation photos
- Mandatory angles: roof overview, panel array, inverter, meter
- Photos geotagged and timestamped for verification
Offline Support
- All data captured locally first
- Firebase sync when connectivity is available
- Queue management for large photo batches
Impact
Streamlined registration for thousands of solar installations across Assam, providing reliable geolocation data for grid planning and subsidy verification.