IoT-Based Electricity Bill for Domestic Applications

Area of Science:

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Energy Management

Background:

• Domestic energy consumption monitoring is crucial for efficient resource management.
• Existing billing systems often lack real-time feedback, hindering proactive energy management.
• The adoption of IoT in domestic utilities offers potential for enhanced user control and cost savings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a low-cost, real-time electricity billing system for domestic facilities in Mexico.
• To leverage IoT technology for accessible energy consumption monitoring and administration.
• To provide users with actionable insights and alerts for managing energy usage.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a compact energy meter using low-cost sensors and the Particle® Photon electronic board.
• Real-time data acquisition, processing, and calculation of accumulated kilowatt-hours (kWh).
• Development of an intuitive HTML interface for data visualization, consumption recommendations, and alarm generation.

Main Results:

• A functional prototype of a real-time electricity meter was successfully developed.
• The system provides real-time energy consumption data and accumulated kWh.
• The interface offers user-friendly display, consumption advice, and alerts for abnormal usage.

Conclusions:

• The proposed system offers a viable low-cost solution for real-time energy monitoring in Mexican homes.
• IoT integration enables effective energy administration, empowering users to control consumption.
• The system aids in preventing unexpectedly high electricity bills through timely feedback and alerts.