How We Vet Solar Projects Before Marketplace Listing

Every project on Wattency passes through a structured qualification process before it is visible to investors and power buyers. This page explains what that process involves and the guardrails in place.

Wattency is a YMYL platform. Projects listed here are evaluated by investors and power buyers who rely on accuracy and completeness. Our vetting process is designed to ensure only projects with a credible, documentable basis reach the marketplace stage.

Step 1 — Initial submission and completeness check

Project developers submit structured project details through the Wattency project creation workflow. Before any further review, the submission is assessed for completeness across:

  • Project type, capacity, and location details.
  • Technical specifications: installed capacity (kW), expected generation (kWh/yr), and CUF assumptions.
  • Financial information: investment required, pricing structure, and expected return parameters.
  • Timeline: estimated commissioning date and project milestones.

Incomplete submissions are returned to the developer with a clear description of missing items before any substantive review begins.

Step 2 — Verification of basic claims

Platform administrators review the submitted data against reasonability benchmarks:

  • CUF assumptions are cross-checked against typical range for the stated project type and location.
  • Expected generation figures are reviewed against capacity and CUF consistency.
  • Investment requirements are checked for rough market-rate alignment with project type and scale.
  • Developer credentials and company details are reviewed for completeness.

Projects with assumptions that are materially inconsistent with established benchmarks are flagged for revision or rejection with feedback provided.

Step 3 — Technical review

For projects progressing through the approval queue, a technical review is conducted covering:

  • System design coherence: capacity, technology choice, and location irradiance alignment.
  • Equipment specification review where provided (module model, inverter, mounting type).
  • Grid connectivity and interconnection status or plan.
  • Site access and land arrangement context.

This step is conducted with reference to Mecpower Solutions Limited's domain expertise in solar PV and hybrid projects.

Step 4 — Legal and regulatory clearance check

Regulatory and legal context is reviewed for:

  • Applicable permits, approvals, and statutory clearances relevant to the project type and state.
  • PPA or offtake agreement structure where applicable.
  • Compliance context for ALMM requirements where the project falls under government scheme eligibility.
  • Developer's track record and any known history relevant to delivery credibility.

Platform review is not a substitute for investor-side independent legal due diligence. Investors are encouraged to conduct their own review before committing.

Step 5 — Governance and admin approval

Following completion of the above steps, a designated platform administrator approves or rejects the listing:

  • Approved projects become visible on the marketplace with their reviewed data.
  • Rejected projects receive structured feedback to support resubmission with corrections.
  • Projects in a pending state remain invisible to marketplace participants.

What vetting does not replace

Wattency's vetting process establishes a structured minimum review standard for marketplace listing. It does not replace:
  • Independent legal due diligence on project documents and contracts.
  • Third-party technical audit reports for investor-grade diligence.
  • Financial advisory for investment suitability.
Investors should undertake their own review proportionate to their investment size and risk profile. Use the investment guide as a starting checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Developers can submit projects through the project creation workflow, but marketplace visibility is only granted after passing the full qualification review. Projects that do not meet completeness, technical, or governance standards are not listed.

Timelines depend on submission completeness and the complexity of the project. Incomplete submissions may cycle through revision before progressing to the technical and governance review stages.

No. Wattency provides a structured qualification and disclosure framework. Actual project performance depends on execution, counterparty delivery, and operational factors outside the platform's control. Investors should review all available documentation and conduct independent diligence before committing.

Technical review is supported by Mecpower Solutions Limited, which brings over a decade of renewable energy asset development and management experience to the qualification process.

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