mensahsandra/PowerGridX-demo

A smart energy startup tackling energy theft, poor grid traceability, and access issues in Ghana and Africa. Includes architecture previews, field insights, early UI mockups and system design sketches. # PowerGridX (PGX) - Demo Repository Welcome to the demo repository for **PowerGridX (PGX)** — a grassroots smart energy initiative building modular infrastructure to tackle electricity theft, unreliable power and poor grid visibility across Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. PGX integrates **tamper-resistant smart meters**, **solar-powered smart poles**, **secure mobile top-ups**, **mini-grid readiness**, and **blockchain-based authentication** to reduce losses, empower users and modernize underserved power systems. --- ## 🔍 Repository Overview This repository contains: 1. **Smart Meter Concept** – Tamper detection, transformer handshake logic, and secure recharge 2. **Smart Pole Sketch** – Solar-powered IoT pole with LoRa, public lighting, and sensors 3. **Passive Smart Node (PSN)** – Low-power relay device for legacy pole upgrades 4. **Mini-Grid Integration** – PGX-ready smart modules for solar or hybrid microgrids 5. **System Architecture** – End-to-end energy flow from generation to user dashboard 6. **UI & USSD Mockups** – Contractor dashboard, mobile app, and recharge logic 7. **Field Insight PDF** – Asset tagging reports & field documentation from ECG/BPS projects 8. **Letters of Intent** – Interest from early supporters, testers, and collaborators --- ## ⚡ Why Passive Smart Nodes Matter **PGX PSNs** are small, solar-powered IoT devices installed on existing utility poles. They detect tampering and unauthorized tapping — a common method of electricity theft, by monitoring line activity in real-time and relaying alerts to the PGX Cloud. PSNs allow for **cost-effective upgrades** of legacy power lines, bridging old infrastructure with modern visibility without full replacement. --- ## ⚡ Why Mini-Grids Matter PGX is designed to seamlessly integrate with **solar or hybrid mini-grids** that power rural communities, schools and health centers. These modular, decentralized energy systems reduce reliance on national grids and deliver consistent power to off- …