KWHU Foundation

The mandate of the KWHU Foundation is to be the reference body for the correct implementation and promotion of KWHU and serve as a regulatory entity if needed. The KWHU Foundation, therefore, will work to ensure the adherence to the standards & principles and promote widespread adoption of the KWHU. For the active promotion of the KWHU standards & principles, the KWHU Foundation will provide clear documentation, guidelines and education programs.

The Standards & Principles of KWHU

KWHU – KiloWatt-Hour equivalent Unit: 1 KWHU represents 1 kWh (kilowatt-hour) of electricity.

The Standards of KWHU

  1. KWHU can only be accounted for the exact kWh of electricity supplied
  2. KWHU can only be accounted for electricity generated from Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geo-Thermal or Tidal Power Plants
  3. KWHU cannot be exchanged for any fiat or crypto currency

The Principles of KWHU

  1. KWHU furthers the law of conservation of energy – Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it can only be converted from one form to another
  2. KWHU is indisputable – The retention of value through direct kWh of electricity transformation to KWHU is indisputable, when the supply of electricity is accurately measured and authenticated
  3. KWHU represents renewable energy – The KWHU must represent electricity generated exclusively from renewable energy sources
  4. KWHU is not for speculation – The KWHU should not be used as a speculative instrument
  5. KWHU is a means of exchange – The primary function of KWHU is to provide a stable & secure means of exchange
  6. KWHU is global – The KWHU attributed to an account can be used for transactions anywhere computing & networking allows