Keiste Solar Report

Descripción

The Keiste Solar Report is a powerful WordPress plugin that provides comprehensive solar project analysis for US, Canadian, UK and Irish buildings including residential, commercial, community, business and farm buildings. Using Google’s Solar API, it delivers accurate solar potential assessments, financial projections, and detailed ROI calculations.

The visitor simply enters a building address, their average monthly electricity bill amount and their preferred System Size (ie. no of solar panels). They receive a full financial and technical breakdown along with a 10-12 page bespoke-designed personalized report download (Enterprise Plan only).

NB: You will need a Google Cloud API Key to use this plugin

Calculations for the visitor’s solar project include estimates of Return on Investment, CO2 saved and solar project breakeven point.

The Keiste Solar Plugin features a Google Solar API integration, interactive charts, a lead generation form (Premium Plan or above) and tons more features.

This interface uses 400W solar panels as standard. All the figures eg. grant, loan, small-medium-large system size and other estimates are entered by you the plugin admin in the settings. Figures are meant as estimates only, not as quotes. For the grant calculations to work, user must choose the correct building type from the dropdown menu. See the docs for more info.

Check out our Enterprise Plan which will programmatically verify your visitor lead data eg. phone number and email address as well as a custom-designed personalized downloadable report.

Key Features (Free)

• Google Solar API Integration – Real-time solar potential data for any address
• Interactive Address Search – Google Maps autocomplete for easy location selection
• Financial Analysis – Detailed ROI calculations with customizable parameters
• Grant Integration – Automatic grant calculations based on government schemes
• Interactive Charts – Visual break-even analysis and energy production projections
• Mobile Responsive – Fully optimized for all devices
• Admin Settings Panel – Easy configuration of API keys and default values

Premium Features (Upgrade $49.99 / month)

• Lead Generation Form – Collect contact details before showing results
• GA4 Analytics Tracking – Track form submissions as conversion events in Google Analytics 4
• Social Media Share Buttons – Enable social sharing to increase reach
• Choose Your Country or Area – Choose your individual country or area boundary with your own grant settings
• Remove Branding – White-label the plugin for your business
• Remove Links – Hide all Keiste.com attribution links
• Email Support – Support over email

Enterprise Features

• PDF Report Generation – Bespoke and branded 10 to 12 page personalized, downloadable reports for clients
• Multiple Branch Support – Do you have multiple branches or franchises? We will support you to cover different branches
• Choose Multiple Boundaries – Choose multiple boundaries to cover different areas of the map.
• Lead Verification – Verify each telephone number and email address to stop fake contact details
• Personal Support – Personal support requests

Special deals for multiple websites. Contact us at keiste.com

Use Cases

• Solar installation companies offering free assessments
• Energy consultants providing solar feasibility studies
• Property developers evaluating solar potential
• Homeowners researching solar panel investments
• Educational institutions teaching renewable energy

Demo

Check out our Keiste Solar Report demo at Keiste.com

How It Works

1. Users enter an address using Google Maps autocomplete
2. Plugin fetches solar data from Google Solar API
3. System calculates ROI based on user’s electricity costs and financing options
4. Interactive charts display financial projections over 25 years
5. Results are displayed instantly (lead capture form is available in premium version)

Notes

If the building isn’t designed to take solar panels on the roof. The plugin will show a 404 error. Please choose another building.

Parts of rural Ireland are not covered by the satellite and so won’t appear on the results.

Panels are chosen by the system as 400W (small) panels less than 2m squared in area.

It’s up to the website admin to decide all variables in the system such as grant, loan, small – medium – large installation job cost per kWh, country geographic variables etc.

Stay tuned for new country support, multi-language support and additional features.

Requirements

• Google API key (obtain from Google Cloud Console)
• Active WordPress installation (5.8 or higher)
• PHP 7.4 or higher

Configuration

Step 1: Get Google Solar API Key (Required)

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select existing
3. Enable these Google APIs:
   • Solar API
   • Maps JavaScript API
   • Places API (New)
   • Maps API
4. Create credentials → API Key
5. Restrict your key:
   • Application restrictions: HTTP referrers
   • Website restrictions: Add your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com/*)

Step 2: Configure Plugin

1. In WordPress, go to Solar Leads → Settings
2. Paste your Google Solar and Maps API key
3. Set your defaults (optional):
   • Electricity rate
   • Grant percentages
   • Installation costs
   • Loan terms

Step 3: Add to Your Site

Add this shortcode to any page: [keiste_solar_report]

That’s it! Your solar calculator is ready.

External services

This plugin connects to an API to obtain solar info, it’s needed to show the iridescence information and access satellite photos of roofs of buildings.

This service is provided by “Google”: please consult Google for the terms of use and privacy policy

Country Coverage

The plugin leverages Google’s Solar API, which theoretically provides solar potential data for many countries. You can use the calculator for any address where Google has solar data, but financial calculations (grants, tariffs) are pre-configured for Ireland, UK, USA, and Canada.

Can I customize the ROI calculations?

Yes, all financial parameters can be customized through the Settings > Keiste Solar admin panel, including installation costs, grant rates, electricity costs, export tariffs, and loan terms.

Is the plugin mobile-friendly?

Yes, the plugin is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.

Can users download reports?

PDF report generation is available in the premium version. The free version displays all calculations and charts on screen.

Does it work with any WordPress theme?

Yes, the plugin is designed to work with any WordPress theme. It uses Bootstrap 5 for styling and is fully self-contained.

Is there a cost for using this plugin?

The plugin itself is free. You can also upgrade for premium features. You’ll need a Google API key. Google has generous free tier usage limits. Check Google Cloud pricing for current rates.

Can I use this on multiple sites?

Yes, you can use the plugin on multiple WordPress installations. Each site will need its own configured Google Solar API key.

Additional Information

Support

For support, please visit keiste.com or contact us through our website.

Credits

• Developed by Keiste
• Uses Google Solar API for solar potential data
• Uses Google Maps API for rooftop satellite image
• Uses Google Maps Javascript API for logic
• Uses Google Places (New) API for autocomplete address bar
• Charts powered by Chart.js
• PDF generation by gamma.app
• UI framework: Bootstrap 5

Privacy Policy

This plugin sends address data to Google for analysis. No personal data is stored by the plugin itself unless the user fills out the lead generation form (premium plan only). Users who download reports provide their name and email, which is handled according to your site’s privacy policy.

Links

• Plugin Homepage
• Support