Solar Power Application

Overview

The Solar Power Application is designed to provide users with a complete solution for monitoring and managing solar power systems. It offers real-time insights into energy production, consumption, and environmental impact, helping users optimize their energy usage and reduce costs.

Features

• Real-Time Monitoring: Track solar energy production and consumption in real time.
• Energy Efficiency: View insights on how to improve energy efficiency and maximize the use of solar power.
• Environmental Impact: Measure your carbon footprint reduction based on solar energy usage.
• Historical Data: Access detailed historical data and trends of energy generation and usage.
• Notifications & Alerts: Receive alerts when your solar system performance deviates from expected benchmarks.
• Multi-Device Support: Compatible with desktop, mobile, and tablet for easy access anywhere.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB (for storing energy data)
• API Integration: Solar panel and inverter APIs for real-time data collection
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication (for secure access)
• Deployment: Vercel / Heroku / AWS

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/solar-power-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd solar-power-app

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables for the API keys and database connection in a .env file:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   API_KEY=your_solar_api_key

5. Run the application:

   npm start

Usage

• Dashboard: View your solar system's current performance.
• Analytics: Monitor energy savings and environmental benefits.
• Alerts: Get notified when energy production drops below the threshold.

Future Enhancements

• Smart Scheduling: Automatically adjust home appliance usage based on peak solar production.
• Battery Management: Optimize solar energy storage and usage from batteries.
• AI-based Recommendations: Receive suggestions on improving energy efficiency based on usage patterns.
• Web Authentication: Add multi-factor authentication for improved security.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow the guidelines below:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch with your feature/fix: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Add your feature".
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/your-feature-name.
5. Open a pull request.

License