Proof of Usefulness Report

Aurora Solar

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+706

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

Aurora Solar is a verified industry leader ('unicorn') in the solar software space, with a valuation of ~$4B and estimated ARR of $170M+. The platform has been used to design over 10 million solar projects, confirming massive traction and real-world utility. However, the submission quality was exceptionally poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking detail on the sophisticated technology (LiDAR, remote site analysis) confirmed via external search. The score reflects the project's immense objective value and market dominance, penalized significantly for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225

Audience Reach Impact+140

Technical Innovation+127

Evidence Of Traction+237

Market Timing Relevance+90

Functional Completeness+5

Subtotal+825

Usefulness Multiplierx0.855

Final Score+706

Project Details

Project URL

aurorasolar.com

Description

Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software that enables sophisticated solar PV engineering design, provides workflow management functionality, and facilitates sales and customer acquisition for solar installers and financiers. Our software is used to create over 200,000 solar projects a month across the US and around the world.

Audience Reach

everyone

Target Users

everyone

Technologies

Cloud Computing, Renewable Energy, Software Development

Traction Evidence

most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline