Project Story
Inspiration
We chose Kiribati because it is one of the island nations most threatened by sea-level rise and climate change. Some of its low-lying islands face serious long-term risks from rising oceans, flooding, and erosion.
By focusing on Aranuka, we wanted our project to do more than improve renewable energy use. We also wanted to bring awareness to communities that are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Promoting cleaner and smarter energy use is one way of contributing to the larger effort to combat climate change.
What It Does
Our project is an AI-assisted renewable energy recommendation system for Aranuka, Kiribati.
It considers factors such as:
- Weather conditions
- Solar energy availability
- Battery level
- Electricity demand
- Backup power
The system analyzes these conditions and recommends the best energy strategy.
For example:
Sunny weather → Solar power
Low solar production → Battery power
Low renewable energy and battery → Backup power
Our goal is to help Aranuka use renewable energy more efficiently while improving reliability and reducing unnecessary fuel use.
How We Built It
We built a web-based dashboard that combines weather and energy information with recommendation logic.
Weather + Energy Data → Analysis → Best Power Recommendation → Dashboard
Instead of only showing data, our system helps users understand which energy source should be prioritized and why.
Challenges and What We Learned
One challenge was deciding which weather and energy factors should influence the recommendation while keeping the application simple and easy to understand.
We learned that renewable energy is not only about producing clean electricity. It is also about managing that energy intelligently.
We also learned how technology and AI can help address real-world sustainability problems and raise awareness about communities that are especially vulnerable to climate change.
What's Next
In the future, we would like to connect the system to live weather data, real solar production, battery monitoring, smart meters, and AI-based energy forecasting.
Our long-term goal is to create an AI-powered energy advisor for Aranuka and other remote island communities, helping them build a cleaner, more reliable, and more climate-resilient future.
Built With
- claude
- css
- html
- javascript
- python
