Development of a B2B Industry Platform for Renewable Energy (Companies, Products, Categories & Lead Generation)

Job ID: 40298404

Budget: $5,000 – $10,000 USD

Want to launch a specialised B2B platform that serves the renewable-energy sector by bringing manufacturers, suppliers, EPCs and service providers together in one searchable hub. The core objective is simple: help companies find each other and start conversations that lead to business.

Project Overview

We are looking for an experienced full-stack developer or development team to build a modern B2B industry platform focused on the renewable energy and solar industry.

The platform should combine three core components within a single ecosystem:

Industry Directory – companies, manufacturers, suppliers

Product Database – technical product pages and specifications

B2B Marketplace – wholesale listings published by distributors and traders

The goal is to create a scalable digital platform where users can discover companies, products, technologies, industry news and wholesale offers.

The platform should be designed as a data-driven web application, not a simple marketing website.

Industry Focus

The initial focus of the platform will be the solar and energy storage industry, including:

Solar panel manufacturers

Solar inverter manufacturers

Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Solar batteries

Solar EPC companies

Solar installers and integrators

The platform should be built with the flexibility to expand to other clean energy technologies in the future.

Core Platform Modules

The platform will consist of three interconnected modules:

1. Industry Portal

A public platform where users can explore companies, products, technologies and industry information.

2. Product Database

A structured database of renewable energy products with technical specifications and documentation.

3. B2B Marketplace

A wholesale marketplace where distributors and traders can publish product offers.

Key Platform Features (MVP)
Company Profiles

Each company profile should include:

company name

logo

company overview

headquarters location

website and contact details

company type (manufacturer, distributor, EPC, installer, integrator)

associated categories and technologies

Companies should have the ability to claim their company profile and manage their information.

Product Pages

Each product page should contain:

product name and model

product description

product images

technical specifications

product category

associated manufacturer

downloadable documents (datasheets)

videos (optional)

Products must be linked to the manufacturer company profile.

Categories and Industry Structure

The platform should organize content into structured categories such as:

Solar Panels

Solar Inverters

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Solar Batteries

Solar EPC Companies

Solar Installers

Each category should have a dedicated landing page optimized for SEO, displaying companies, products and related content.

Advanced Search and Filters

Users should be able to search and filter companies and products by:

product category

country / region

company type

technology

application (residential, commercial, industrial, utility scale)

Advanced filtering and faceted search are important.

Industry Content

The platform should include editorial content such as:

industry news

technology insights

company announcements

product launch updates

videos and interviews

Content should be connected to relevant companies, products and categories.

Company Dashboard (Company Admin Panel)

Companies that claim their profile should receive access to a company dashboard.

From this dashboard companies should be able to:

edit company information

update contact details

upload company images and logo

add and manage product listings

upload documents and datasheets

publish company updates or news

manage videos and media

Future improvements may include:

analytics dashboard

lead management

premium company profiles

B2B Marketplace Module

The platform should include a wholesale marketplace where distributors and traders can publish product listings.

Each listing should include:

product name

manufacturer brand

seller company

quantity available

price (optional)

warehouse location / country

product condition (new, used, refurbished)

description and images

contact supplier / request quote

Marketplace pages should support filters such as:

product category

manufacturer

country

quantity

condition

Sellers should also have seller profile pages displaying their active listings.

Admin Panel (Platform Administration)

The platform must include a comprehensive admin panel.

Admin capabilities should include:

Company Management

create and edit company profiles

approve company claims

manage company categories

Product Management

create and edit product pages

manage product specifications

upload documents and images

Categories & Taxonomy

manage categories and subcategories

manage technologies and industry applications

Content Management

publish and edit news articles

manage videos and media

Marketplace Moderation

approve or edit marketplace listings

manage seller accounts

manage RFQ inquiries

User Management

manage users and permissions

assign roles (admin, editor, company user)

SEO Management

manage meta titles and descriptions

edit page URLs and slugs

Data Import

import companies via CSV

import product data via CSV

Technology Requirements

Preferred technology stack:

Frontend

Next.js or React

Backend

Node.js or Laravel

Database

PostgreSQL or MySQL

The system should be built with:

SEO-friendly architecture

fast page loading

scalable database structure

responsive design

UI / UX Requirements

The design should be:

modern and professional

optimized for desktop and mobile

similar to professional B2B industry platforms



Future Features

The platform should be designed with scalability in mind to support future features such as:

premium company profiles

featured product placements

lead generation system

RFQ (Request for Quote) system

product comparison tools

supplier finder tools

industry reports and market insights

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for developers or teams with experience building:

B2B platforms

directories or marketplaces

SaaS applications

scalable database-driven platforms

Experience building supplier directories, product databases or B2B marketplaces is highly preferred.

What to Include in Your Proposal

Please include:

a short introduction

examples of similar projects

recommended technology stack

estimated cost for MVP development

estimated timeline

confirmation if UI/UX design can also be provided



We are open to phased development:

Phase 1 — Core platform
Phase 2 — Company dashboards and advanced search
Phase 3 — Marketplace and lead generation tools

Timeline

Preferred timeline for MVP:

4 – 8 weeks, depending on the development team and approach.

Additional Notes

This project is intended to evolve into a large industry platform, not just a simple website.

We are looking for a developer or team capable of building a scalable architecture that can support long-term growth and expansion.

Design Concept Request

To better understand the developer’s vision for the platform, we would appreciate a simple design concept or wireframe illustrating the general layout and structure of the following key pages:

Homepage

Company profile page

Product page

Marketplace

Marketplace Layout Concept (Optional)

Since the platform will also include a B2B wholesale marketplace, developers are encouraged (optional) to include a simple concept layout for the marketplace module.

This could include a basic wireframe for:

Marketplace homepage

Wholesale listing page

Seller profile page

The goal is to illustrate how wholesale product offers, sellers, and filters would be presented to users.

This does not need to be a full design. A simple structural layout or wireframe is sufficient.

This does not need to be a final UI design. A basic wireframe or layout concept is sufficient to demonstrate the proposed structure and user experience.

The goal is to evaluate how the platform would be organized in terms of:

navigation and search functionality

company profile layout

product presentation

categories and filtering

call-to-action sections (contact supplier / request information)

The concept may be provided as:

a simple sketch

a Figma wireframe

a basic UI layout concept

This will help us better understand the developer’s approach to usability, structure and overall platform direction.