9A – Testing the Hypothesis, Part 2


I conducted five interviews to different people with different professions and ages. My personal opportunity is about a company that creates Solar Panels and also works as a monthly service for houses with solar panel installations. 

Interviewees: Maysa Sarmento(student), Margarida Muniz(business owner), Eduardo Arenas(student and worker), Kathy Gabriella ( graduate student)  and Samantha Russel(waitress)

Who: Are there certain people or certain businesses that, although they share a lot in common with the others in your opportunity, nevertheless fall outside the boundary? There are certain people that fall outside the boundary, the reason why, is because this business idea was created mainly for people who live in California. There is a law that says it will be passed in 2021 that all residents need to have a solar panel. People outside the State of California may want to opt for this method of energy source but it will not be mandatory as in California, but hopefully with time business can expand to other states.

What: This need has been known to exist before all around the world, the only difference here is that this need will soon become a law requirement. The company also provides monthly service, which is something necessary in case of any malfunction or new installation.

Why: Solar panels are known to be of high cost and not everyone can afford to pay for it, but in reality it can save a lot of money. People see their investment return in less than 3 years, people in Gainesville can also use this need because of natural high exposure to solar rays.
WHO
WHAT
WHY/ ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATIONS
INSIDE THE BOUNDARY
People in California and also people who want to save money
The need is to save money, to protect our planet
As this product operates with a natural source it is beneficial for everyone
OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARY
People outside California and also those who cant invest in solar panels
Saving money in the short run when not purchasing the solar panel
Some people decide not to invest in a product that will be considered as an expenditure



Comments

  1. Stefania Rivas MongioviSeptember 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Roy,

    I think you have a really solid concept in regards to your hypothesis. I think it is really interesting that your focus is based on solar panels because my major - Interior Design - has a strong focus as well on sustainability, so this is a topic I am very familiar with. I think it is incredible that by 2021 all California residents have to have solar panels in their homes, I think this is great for the environment overall and could definitely have a strong impact in the planet. However, I don't know how feasible this will be. Not everyone believes in environmentalism and will not be willing to spend the money on this. It makes sense these are the people that fall outside the boundary.
    Good job!

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  2. Jeremie PurdySeptember 29, 2019 at 11:19 AM

    I really like this idea, I had no idea California will make this mandatory. I agree that more laws need to be enforced for conversing our natural resources and start heading to a more self sufficient way to power our homes. Here is Florida and California Solar panels would be very useful. I wonder how efficient they would be for states that don't get as much sunshine as we do. Very unique opportunity you chose. Good work.

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  3. Barry McDonnellSeptember 29, 2019 at 3:04 PM

    Hey Roy, this was an educational read for me and I see the opportunity here to make a successful business. I liked your use and utilization of a chart graphic. It made for a better way to read the information. I can tell how much time and energy you spent here. Nice post.

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