GoEco

GoEco is a web application that tackles the issue of sustainable energy selection. It helps users identify the most suitable renewable energy source for their location based on current weather conditions.

🌟 Features

• 🔍 Real-time weather data integration using the WeatherAPI to assess temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, and rainfall.
• ⚡ Predicts the best renewable energy source (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal) for a given location.
• 💰 Calculates government incentives, carbon reduction, installation cost, money saved, and return on investment (ROI).
• 🛍 Intuitive UI to input city, sunshine hours, proximity to water sources, and geothermal activity.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Python, Flask
• WeatherAPI

🧪 Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository

   First, open your terminal or command prompt. Then, run the following command to download the GoEco project code to your local machine:

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

   Navigate into the project directory:

   cd GoEco

2. Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended)

   This helps keep your project dependencies isolated.

   python -m venv venv

   Activate the virtual environment:

   • Windows:

     venv\Scripts\activate

   • Mac/Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate

3. Install required packages

   All dependencies are listed in the requirements.txt file located in the Get Started section. Install them using:

   pip install -r get-started/requirements.txt

4. Set up your WeatherAPI key

   • Go to WeatherAPI.com and sign up for a free account.
   • After verifying your email, you'll receive an API key.

   Now, set this key as an environment variable:

   • Windows (Command Prompt):

     set WEATHER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

   • Windows (PowerShell):

     $env:WEATHER_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

   • Mac/Linux:

     export WEATHER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

   Alternatively, you can hardcode it in your app.py file:

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

5. Run the Flask application

   Once everything is set up, start the Flask server:

   python app.py

   If everything is configured correctly, you'll see output like:

   * Running on http://127.0.0.1:5000/ (Press CTRL+C to quit)
   

6. Open the app in your browser

   Go to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to use the GoEco web app locally.

📌 Usage Guide

1. Enter Location and Preferences

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

2. Submit the Form

   • Click on "Find Renewable Energy Sources" to trigger predictions.

3. View Results

   • Get detailed insights on:
     • Recommended energy source
     • Government incentives
     • Carbon emission reduction
     • Estimated installation cost
     • Total money saved
     • ROI (Return on Investment)

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. View License

Feel free to contribute, raise issues, or fork the repository to support sustainability!