Proof of Usefulness Report

SolarReviews.com

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

SolarReviews.com is a verifiable market leader in the US residential solar industry, with estimated annual revenue exceeding $20M and over 100 employees. While the submission provided minimal textual evidence ('everyone', 'most people'), external verification confirms substantial real-world utility, massive audience reach (millions of visitors), and long-standing market traction since 2012. The project scores highly based on its verified operational scale and problem-solution fit, though the score is dampened by the low-quality description provided in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+19.00
Audience Reach Impact+12.60
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+19.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+648.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Homeowners interested in residential solar can get an estimate on what the overall investment of going solar would look like for them.

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