Progress21-tech/VoltEdge

Nigeria's smart electricity assistant for real-time outage updates, unit tracking, and energy planning. # VoltEdge — Smart Power Assistant Nigeria's intelligent electricity management platform. Real-time outage updates, unit tracking, and smart energy recommendations built for the 80% of Nigerians who live with unreliable power. --- ## Problem Statement Over 80% of Nigerians experience daily electricity unreliability, leading to: - Constant uncertainty about when power will be available - Poor planning and inefficient use of generators and inverters - Difficulty managing prepaid electricity units before they run out - Financial waste from uninformed energy decisions Currently, users rely on guesswork, word of mouth, and informal WhatsApp groups. There is no centralized, reliable system for power updates or usage management. --- ## The Solution VoltEdge is a Smart Power Assistant that gives Nigerian households, students, and small businesses: - Real-time area power status — know instantly if your area has electricity - Predictive outage alerts — get notified before the lights go out - Unit usage calculator — know exactly how long your prepaid units will last - Smart recommendations tailored to your current power situation - A provider communication layer where electricity providers can broadcast outage and restoration notices directly to users --- ## Features ### User Features - **Landing Page** — Introduction to the platform with a live power intelligence overview - **Authentication** — Register with your name, phone, location, and account type - **Dashboard** — Live power status for your area, unit balance, reliability stats, and smart tips - **Power Updates Feed** — Status of all tracked areas with reliability scores - **Unit Calculator** — Add your appliances, set daily usage hours, and calculate how long your units will last alongside your estimated cost in Naira - **Location Settings** — Select and update your area to receive relevant updates - **Notifications** — Feed of outage warnings, restoration notices, and maintenance alerts ### Provider / Ad …