Eli:

Community Solar Review is a device designed to show government officials of large towns and small cities how solar panels can be installed into their communities. It is easy to access, quick to use, and displays accurate reliable data. Sliders along with text indicate what variables (one house power usage in watts, gigawatts generated yearly, number of houses, high capacity solar panel space in square miles, and overall population) are being taken into account. The code will then generate statistics on a theoretical solar panel plan based on the user’s input. Due to the simplicity of the device, it is efficient and takes no time to use. The many variables in the code make the tool adaptable to different communities and their needs in terms of solar panel installation.  

Community Solar Review uses several data inputs including the total number of homes, the area's population, the average power use of a house, the number of GigaWatts generated yearly, and the amount of space available for solar panels. Collecting this data allows the code to relay the information back to the users. The users can then adjust the sliders to find a solar energy plan fit for their community. 

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Lane:

Community Solar Review is a tool for government officials of large towns and small cities to design an initiative to invest in solar power in their communities. It works with data inputs that include the average power use of a house, the number of GigaWatts generated yearly, the amount of space available for solar panels, the area's population, and the number of homes. By taking this information, the program can tell the user how many houses can be powered, the percentage of GW used, the portion of available space devoted to panels, and the population per house. From there, a user can adjust the sliders to achieve the best capabilities for their community and use the results to plan a renewable energy effort.

It is designed to be easy, efficient, fast, and adaptable. It is easy to use, basic sliders and text outputs mean that any individual can get accurate data quickly. It is highly efficient and takes the complicated task of working with the code on the backend out of a user's hands. Because of the simplicity, it can be done within minutes after data is gathered. Every value within the code is configurable and capable of adapting to suit a community's needs. The long-term benefits of solar panels on a communities economy, environment, and health are not to be overlooked in favor of short-term profit.