Inspiration
At the heart of EcoCis Connect lies our team's passion for forging a sustainable tomorrow. Fueled by a shared vision for smarter living, we were inspired to create a solution that seamlessly integrates into daily life, empowering individuals to effortlessly embrace eco-friendly practices.
What it does
EcoCis Connect revolutionizes home energy management through real-time analytics, offering personalized insights into appliance usage. Seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure, it empowers users to make informed decisions for energy efficiency, fostering sustainable and eco-friendly living.
How we built it
Our system is built on a classical Client-Server architecture. The backend utilizes Aiohttp paired with a secure MySQL database protected by an authentication layer. For the frontend, we employed ReactJS and Typescript, with Nginx serving as a reverse proxy. The entire system is Dockerized for streamlined deployment. To enhance real-time data visualization, we integrated Grafana into our interface. Notably, we sourced authentic energy data from the Bundesnetzagentur, accessible at https://www.smard.de/.
Challenges we ran into
Our journey began with an exploration of Prometheus, but grappling with past data complexities led us to pivot to MySQL for more effective handling. Crafting a responsive frontend design posed significant challenges. Navigating the expansive and intricate landscape of energy grids proved to be a challenge. The broad scope and limited access to expert knowledge made it difficult to pinpoint and narrow down our initial ideas.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Our success was achieving a functional prototype which includes successful deployment of the project! :) Besides, seamlessly integrating multiple backend sources without substantial networking or deployment challenges, and effectively narrowing down an initially broad and complex scope.
What we learned
Over the past three days, our four-member team dived into the world of sustainable energy during the hackathon. The experience showed us the power of seamless collaboration, as our team harmoniously developed a web app addressing key sustainability challenges in the energy industry. This journey improved our technical skills, enhanced our problem-solving capabilities, and heightened our awareness of the intricate issues surrounding sustainability. Gratitude to the hackathon organizers for providing a platform that fueled our innovative spirit.
What's next for EcoCis Connect
Moving forward, we are committed to refining our app and leveraging user feedback to understand how they interact with the app and identify areas for improvement. Use this information to iterate and enhance the user experience.
Special Thanks ♥
Gratitude to the hackaTUM organizers & sponsors for providing a platform that fueled our innovative spirit.
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