GoEco

GoEco is a web application that solves the issue of energy sources. This website is going to help people in finding which renewable energy source is best for their location.

Features

• Real-time weather data integration using the WeatherAPI to assess conditions like temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, and rainfall.
• Customized recommendations for renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, based on weather data and location attributes.
• Intuitive user interface for entering location details and viewing recommendations.

TechStack

• HTML
• CSS
• Python
• Flask
• WeatherAPI

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

1. Python 3.7+
2. Flask: Install Flask via pip install Flask
3. WeatherAPI Key: Sign up for an API key at WeatherAPI and set it as an environment variable (WEATHER_API_KEY).

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/GoEco.git
   cd GoEco
   

2. Install required packages

   pip install -r./requirements.txt
   

3. Set up the API Key

   API_KEY = os.getenv("WEATHER_API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
   

4. Run the Flask application

   python app.py
   

5. Open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to access the application.

Usage

1. Enter Location and Preferences

   • On the homepage, enter the city name and sunshine hours.
   • Optionally, check if the location is near a water source or in a geothermal region.

2. Submit Form

   • Click "Find Renewable Energy Sources" to get recommendations.

3. View Results

   • The application will display current weather data and recommended renewable energy sources with efficiency estimates.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.