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", "questionId": 25}], "project": {"id": "0xdeaadc6993b644f4eb46e3cc5c190650039b31e477133484d150a243f4342bb4", "title": "Switch Electric", "logoImg": "bafkreihz3744epwqwva2w36f7gljvgebeaw27dwtjdbzz6ycccfjmvltxu", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihmb5mocosgnw6vfy2qlkue6alysxrsoyyxwmv74yc6ummsbfaqba", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.whynotswitch.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreickq36cnoakv5scltagu4cddmdpbnln2fmqkjwprlcd3n4amjtfke", "createdAt": 1710106640759, "userGithub": "iChristwin", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..MMJR4thtULGG5Mb8j460uWkHh6mMkPxIGtVPo1qLcxmOz02FHfxeUETpUx2Ms65j9QxECD5vt40nWgER9KYYDQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-03-10T21:36:12.470Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-03-10T21:36:12.469Z", "expirationDate": "2024-06-08T21:36:12.469Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x82Fcf75bF44120E40eBb71eDaC96f1bc7F601e6e", "hash": "v0.0.0:M076uTP7NNvH+v4P54//+4JA3pzAaPfUI3eYSwTEUnc=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#WhyNotSwitch#52095470"}}}, "description": "The problem Switch is addressing is one that is familiar with most Nigerians, the Nigerian electricity grid is unreliable and economically extractive.  this stems from the fact that for most of it's existence, the grid has been run as a single monopolistic company.\n\nAt Switch, we believe that the antidote to this is decentralization. For this purpose, Switch has designed a cryptographically secure hardware device, code named Maxwell, for metering and peer-to-peer electricity contracts, along side a web3 platform & metering infrastructure for tokenizing rooftop solar assets. \n\n![](https://github.com/WhyNotSwitch/Maxwell-Docs/blob/master/IMG_0545.jpg?raw=true)\nThe tokenized solar asset is a digital representation of the physical asset. It\u2019ll be an NFT returning carbon offset credits & revenue income from the proceeds of electricity retail to the NFT holders. Anyone will be able to track each individual installation and see its performance figures in real time on the blockchain. By tokenizing these assets, we also make it possible for smaller investors to participate in solar energy projects. \n![](https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/b3ce8b8e-35f9-4da3-4074-94fc4000cb00/rectcontain3)\n\n## The Maxwell: A Web3-Powered Smart Meter Ushering in a New Era of Energy Management\n\nThe Maxwell smart meter, developed by Switch Electric, stands at the forefront of a technological revolution. By integrating web3 technology, the Maxwell goes beyond traditional smart meters, transforming them into powerful tools for a more sustainable and democratic energy future. This essay explores the transformative use cases unlocked by the Maxwell, focusing on its role in renewable energy, carbon offsetting, peer-to-peer energy exchange, and community-driven energy projects.\n\n**1. Renewable Energy Metering and Proof of Clean Energy:**\n\nThe Maxwell acts as a verifiable and secure meter for renewable energy sources like solar panels. It tracks energy generation in real-time, providing tamper-proof data on a blockchain ledger. This data can be used to generate \"proof of clean energy\" certificates. These certificates can be valuable for individuals or businesses seeking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability or participate in carbon markets. \n\n**2. Carbon Offset Accounting:**\n\nThe Maxwell's ability to track energy consumption paired with its web3 connectivity opens up possibilities for accurate carbon offset accounting. By analyzing energy consumption data and comparing it to renewable energy sources feeding the grid, the Maxwell can quantify the carbon offset potential of various activities. This empowers individuals and businesses to track their environmental impact and invest in verified carbon offset projects through the web3 platform.\n\n**3. Peer-to-Peer Energy Sharing and Onsite Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs):**\n\nThe Maxwell facilitates a peer-to-peer energy trading ecosystem.  Imagine a scenario where a homeowner with rooftop solar generates excess power. The Maxwell can measure this surplus and enable them to sell it directly to their neighbors. This peer-to-peer exchange, facilitated by the secure web3 platform, empowers communities to share clean energy resources and potentially lower their electricity bills.  Additionally, Maxwell can streamline onsite PPAs, where businesses can contract directly with local renewable energy producers for their power needs.\n\n**4. Community Solar and Microgrid Projects:**\n\nThe Maxwell plays a crucial role in enabling community solar projects and microgrids.  In community solar, multiple households share ownership of a solar installation. The Maxwell can track individual energy consumption and ensure fair allocation of solar energy credits. Similarly, in microgrids, a localized network of renewable energy producers and consumers can operate independently. Maxwell meters can monitor energy flows within the microgrid, optimizing energy use and ensuring system stability.\n\n**The Maxwell's Impact: A Sustainable Energy Future**\n\nBy unlocking these use cases, the Maxwell smart meter creates a paradigm shift in the energy sector. It fosters a more distributed and democratic energy landscape, empowering individuals to become active participants in the energy market.  Furthermore, by promoting renewable energy adoption, carbon offsetting, and peer-to-peer energy exchange, the Maxwell paves the way for a more sustainable future. As the web3 ecosystem evolves, the potential applications of the Maxwell will likely expand further, solidifying its position as a transformative force in the energy industry.\n![](https://github.com/WhyNotSwitch/Maxwell-Docs/blob/master/IMG_0581.jpg?raw=true)\nLearn more about the hardware specs in the attached [PDF](https://github.com/WhyNotSwitch/Maxwell-Docs/blob/master/Switch%20Electric%20-%20Maxwell%201.0.6.pdf)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "WhyNotSwitch", "projectTwitter": "whynotswitch"}, "recipient": "0x82Fcf75bF44120E40eBb71eDaC96f1bc7F601e6e"}}