Build 'GridLock AI'—a $10K/year SaaS platform that automates regulatory compliance and project optimization for mid-market renewable energy developers. The platform would: 1) Deploy AI to analyze federal/state/local regulations and project documents (e.g., 'Permit X requires 3 additional studies'); 2) Provide a 'Regulatory Risk Dashboard' showing real-time compliance gaps (e.g., 'Transmission interconnection risk: High—submit Form 569 by July 15'); 3) Integrate with FERC, ISO/RTO, and BLM APIs to auto-generate permit applications and compliance reports; 4) Offer a 'Project Viability Score' showing financial impact of delays (e.g., 'Your project faces $250K in additional costs if delayed by 3 months').

Market Catalyst & News Trigger

"Trump administration threatens 92 GW of new electricity supply with red tape"

The Workflow Friction

Mid-market renewable energy developers and municipal utilities face paralyzing regulatory uncertainty under shifting federal policies. The current system requires hiring expensive legal consultants to interpret ambiguous guidelines, leading to project delays, financing risks, and lost revenue. For example, a $50M solar farm can lose $500K in interest costs for every month of delay, while a 100MW wind project may face $1M in penalties for non-compliance with unclear transmission interconnection rules.

Problem Summary

Real-world problem signal validation.

One-Shot MVP Builder Blueprint (48 Hours)

Create a dashboard that ingests project documents (PDFs, emails, spreadsheets) via API or upload, then uses Gemini 2.5 Pro to extract key regulatory requirements. Display a side-by-side comparison of project milestones vs. regulatory deadlines, with color-coded risk indicators. Include a 'Finance Impact' module showing estimated costs of delays, and an 'Action Items' list with auto-generated draft responses for regulatory agencies.

Recommended Developer Tech Stack

• Next.js
• FastAPI
• PostgreSQL
• Gemini 2.5 Pro
• AWS Lambda