Transforming Energy Infrastructure in Ugwuakparata
A decentralized microgrid system using renewable energy and blockchain tech to solve the inconsistent power supply in Ugwuakparata, enhancing community resilience, healthcare, and economic growth.
About
Why are you participating for Based Africa? The project is motivated by the chronic power shortages in Ugwuakparata, affecting daily life, healthcare, and education.
How it's made
What challenges are you focusing on? The project tackles unreliable electricity by introducing decentralized microgrids and blockchain for peer-to-peer energy trading, promoting transparency and efficiency. How does your submission address this challenge? It will enhance access to electricity, boost local healthcare, improve educational opportunities, and drive economic development. Challenges we ran into A challenge was managing energy distribution and storage. This was overcome by integrating blockchain with IoT devices for accurate energy data and smart contracts for automated trading.