I've been exploring this platform for a while and it's what I was looking for. The plan is to keep going, learn new things and reflect on my old design decisions.

Starting with a solar intelligence platform I worked on in 2022. What I changed and why:

1. The list moved from a closable overlay on the right to a fixed panel on the left. The primary workflow is comparing locations and providers, while the map mainly provides geographic context. Keeping the list visible makes comparison easier without constantly opening and closing panels.

2. The view switcher moved from a floating button on the map to the top-right of the header. The floating control covered part of the map and interrupted interaction. Moving it into the header made it easier to find without getting in the way.

3. The extra metrics cut off the cards in map view. Showing four metrics across all rows added visual noise, while the same information was already available in List View and the detail screen for each location and provider. The map view now focuses on quick comparison.

4. The map gained clustering and a clear legend. Clustering makes dense areas easier to scan, and the legend explains what each colour represents instead of expecting users to remember it.

5. Scope became visible before filtering: All (109), My Locations (27), Providers (82). You can immediately see the size of each category before deciding where to focus.

Looking at it now, the change not only visual, the old screen showed everything and left you to sort it out. The new one holds the user on the comparison.

Full case study: AI-Powered Solar Intelligence B2B Platform