Li-Fi: The New Production of Greener, Faster, and Better Energy for the Future of Africa

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10.2991/978-94-6463-797-7_22How to use a DOI?

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Li-Fi; renewable energy; energy projects; green technology

Abstract

Li-Fi, also known as light fidelity, is the new and innovative internet that uses the speed of light. It allows us to connect to the internet using LED lights from lamps, streetlights, or television. It has become, without question, one of the most widespread technologies. The various use of Li-Fi technologies can be used to change human lives, it can also be used in numerous applications ranging from agriculture to small industries. Li-Fi cannot be easily intercepted by other radio frequencies, which can improve the generation of power within the system, those radio frequencies’ energy can be harvested by products that contain Powercast. This energy can be utilized in Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi) devices while simultaneously charging their internal batteries or other connected electronic devices. This phenomenon can help solve many power problems and help humans by improving access to communications, education, and digital services for people globally. The development of Li-Fi helps minimize radio waves and electromagnetic pollution, which affects human and animal life. It acts as a green technology, to help address environmental challenges while delivering faster connectivity than the traditional wireless technology. In this article, the benefits of this new green technology will be discussed, the challenges that will come with this phenomenon, and the future map for the coming generations.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mbali Ngcobo
AU  - Gunjan Gupta
AU  - M. T. E. Khan
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/07/22
TI  - Li-Fi: The New Production of Greener, Faster, and Better Energy for the Future of Africa
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on African Sustainable Energy Solutions (AfrSusEnS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 165
EP  - 172
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-797-7_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-797-7_22
ID  - Ngcobo2025
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