Free Solar Quiz Template

Solar companies spend thousands on ads to drive traffic, only to discover that half the people who fill out a contact form live in apartments, rent their home, or have a heavily shaded roof. A solar readiness quiz pre-qualifies these leads before they ever reach a sales rep. The homeowner answers 8 questions about their property, and the quiz scores how ready they actually are for a solar installation. High scorers are warm, qualified leads. Low scorers get educational content and a reason to come back later. Either way, the solar company captures the contact and avoids wasting sales time on unqualified prospects.

This template is a scored assessment with 8 questions worth 10 points each, totaling 80. It covers roof type, sunlight exposure, monthly electricity costs, homeownership status, climate region, roof age, interest in financing, and timeline for going solar. Explanations after each answer educate the respondent on why each factor matters.

Roof Condition, Sun Exposure, and the $200 Electric Bill Threshold

The first two questions address the physical factors that determine whether solar panels will perform well. Roof type matters because newer asphalt shingles and metal or tile roofs support panels without modification, while older shingles or flat roofs may need repairs first. Sunlight exposure is the most critical performance variable: full sun for most of the day is ideal, while heavy shade from trees or buildings can cut output by 50% or more.

The electricity bill question is where financial qualification begins. Homes spending $200 or more per month see the greatest savings and shortest payback periods. Someone spending less than $50 per month has a much weaker financial case for solar, not because the technology does not work, but because the savings do not justify the installation cost. The quiz explanation makes this clear without discouraging the respondent.

A yes/no question about homeownership is a fundamental qualifier. Renters cannot install solar panels without landlord approval, and most lease situations make it impractical. The explanation acknowledges this honestly and suggests community solar programs as an alternative.

Climate region, roof age, and financing interest round out the assessment. Someone in a sunny climate with a 5-year-old roof who is interested in financing and ready to move within 3 months is a near-perfect lead. The quiz score reflects that readiness numerically, which helps sales teams prioritize their follow-up.

Scored Results That Prioritize Your Highest-Quality Leads

The 80-point scale with a 50% passing threshold creates three natural tiers. Respondents scoring above 60% are strong candidates for immediate sales outreach. Those between 40% and 60% are interested but have one or two blocking factors that need addressing. Those below 40% are either renters, live in heavily shaded areas, or are not ready to move forward yet.

The results page shows the overall score along with a question-by-question breakdown with explanations. High scorers see that their property is well-suited for solar and are prompted to schedule a consultation. Medium scorers learn exactly which factors are holding them back (shade, roof condition, savings level) and what to address before revisiting. Low scorers get educational content about solar basics and community alternatives.

For the solar company, every response generates a lead with scored data. The sales team can filter by score and prioritize outreach accordingly. A lead who scored 75% and has a $250 monthly electric bill gets a call today. A lead who scored 35% and rents goes into a nurture sequence.

Solar Installers, Energy Consultants, and Clean Energy Nonprofits

Solar installation companies embed this quiz on their landing pages as the primary lead capture mechanism. It converts better than a standard contact form because the respondent receives immediate value (their readiness score and personalized tips) in exchange for their information. The scored data in the CRM tells the sales team everything they need for the first conversation.

Energy consultants and auditors use the quiz as a pre-consultation screening tool. Before scheduling a home visit, the consultant reviews the quiz responses to understand the property's situation. This makes the on-site visit more productive because the consultant arrives prepared.

Clean energy nonprofits and government programs use the quiz to educate homeowners about solar viability. The explanations serve as a mini-education course on what makes a home suitable for solar, which supports the organization's mission even when the homeowner is not immediately ready to install.

This template is built for solar installation companies, energy consultants, roofing contractors who offer solar add-ons, and clean energy organizations that want to qualify and educate homeowner leads through interactive assessment.