#c_lang#ble#bluetooth_low_energy#iot#nrf52#sensor#soil_moisture#soil_moisture_sensor
The b-parasite is a small, open-source device that checks soil moisture, air temperature, humidity, and light for your plants, using a simple coin cell battery that can last over two years. It works with popular smart home systems like Home Assistant and can send data wirelessly using Bluetooth or Zigbee. The device is easy to build or buy, comes with free designs and software, and can be protected with a 3D-printed case. This helps you keep your plants healthy by giving you clear, regular updates on their environment, so you know exactly when to water or adjust conditions[1][2][3].
https://github.com/rbaron/b-parasite
Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: how #Africa’s largest hydropower project Is powering #Ethiopia’s future
A detailed examination of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – its construction, specifications, commissioning, regional impact, and remaining challenges.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) is the largest hydropower project in Africa. Located on the #Blue_Nile in Ethiopia’s #Benishangul-Gumuz region, about 14km from the Sudanese border, the project has been delivered by Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) with major civil works undertaken by #Webuild Group (formerly #Salini Impregilo).
The objective of the dam is to increase Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity, reduce dependence on imported energy, and support long-term industrial and economic development.
Construction began in 2011, and Ethiopia officially inaugurated......
Read more: https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/analysis/grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-how-africas-largest-hydropower-project-is-powering-ethiopias-future/?cf-view