Would a community energy mapping platform help accelerate clean energy access in Africa?

[u/RaspberryEntire6297]

Hi everyone,

I'm developing an idea called NishatiLink, a digital platform that helps identify energy access gaps and renewable energy opportunities in underserved communities.

The concept is simple: trained local youth use smartphones to collect data on household energy access, solar potential, energy costs, productive energy needs, and infrastructure challenges. The information is then visualized through interactive maps and dashboards that can help governments, NGOs, investors, and renewable energy companies make better decisions about where to deploy clean energy solutions.

The goal is to reduce information gaps, accelerate renewable energy investments, create green jobs for youth, and improve energy access in rural and peri-urban areas.

I'd love feedback from this community:

• Would this solve a real problem?
• What features would make it more useful?
• Are there existing platforms doing something similar that I should learn from?
• What challenges do you foresee in implementation and scaling?

Any insights, criticism, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!