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Enabling Efficient Solar Installation Quoting
Client
A German solar energy company offering solar panels for rent or ownership.
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Background
The client provides solar energy solutions by renting or selling solar panel systems for residential and commercial properties. Their sales process involved complex quoting for customized solar installations.
Challenges
Highly manual and labor-intensive process for generating customized solar panel installation quotes, leading to inefficiencies and delays.
Lack of automation tools and integrated systems to streamline the entire pre-sales phase, from capturing requirements to providing pricing updates.
Need for an online self-service portal to enable transparent collaboration with customers throughout the quoting lifecycle.
Difficulties in centralizing project information, managing requests, and maintaining visibility into quote statuses and approval workflows.
The client recognized the importance of transforming their quoting process to improve operational efficiencies, reduce errors, and deliver a seamless customer experience. Automating workflows, centralizing data, and fostering online collaboration were critical requirements to address these challenges effectively.
Solutions
Customer Portal & Community
Implemented a self-service customer portal using Experience Cloud
Established a private customer community for submitting quote requests
Integrated satisfaction surveys for monitoring customer experience
ROI Calculation Engine
Built custom-priced calculation tools for precise solar installation quotes
Created approval processes and notifications for efficient handoffs
User Experience
Configured passwordless authentication for frictionless access
Developed custom reports and dashboards for better insights
Results
Sales Growth: 22% increase in solar installation sales volume, driven by streamlined quoting processes and improved customer experience
Data Management: Increased data consistency and reliability by centralizing information and automating workflows
Customer Engagement: Significantly higher customer engagement and satisfaction levels through the self-service portal. We’ve fostered transparency and seamless collaboration throughout the quote lifecycle.
Efficient Quoting: Accelerated turnaround time for generating accurate installation quotes by automating pricing and configuration. Also, we iliminated manual errors and inconsistencies in the quoting process. Seamless integration with DocuSign for efficient electronic approvals and e-signatures.
🛠 Tools & Technologies
Salesforce Experience Cloud, Customer Portal, Community Cloud, ROI Calculation Engine, DocuSign Integration
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