PowerPredict — an AI-powered smart grid analytics & electricity forecasting prototype.

The idea behind this project was not just predicting electricity demand, but exploring how AI and analytics can support smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy systems.

Key features:
• ML-based electricity demand forecasting using CatBoost
• Carbon emission estimation from coal power plants
• Real-time grid alert & shortage monitoring
• Live electricity shortage/news tracking across regions
• Smart recovery suggestions using alternate grid sources
• Renewable energy optimization workflows
• Heatmap visualization across Indian states & locations

One of the most exciting parts was simulating how renewable energy availability can influence grid decisions — for example:

High wind speed → increased wind power generation → notifying non-renewable plants to reduce production → lowering environmental impact.

Open for suggestions.