Development a Low-Cost Wireless Smart Meter with Power Quality Measurement for Smart Grid Applications

Area of Science:

• Electrical Engineering
• Smart Grid Technology
• Embedded Systems

Background:

• Increasingly complex electric systems require advanced monitoring solutions.
• Smart meters are crucial for efficient energy use and managing nonrenewable resources.
• Traditional energy meters often rely on complex hardware for calculations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a low-cost wireless energy meter with power quality measurements for smart grids.
• To enhance software capabilities and simplify hardware design in energy meters.
• To create a cost-effective and accurate real-time energy monitoring system.

Main Methods:

• Utilized an ESP32 microcontroller for direct calculation of electrical parameters.
• Simplified hardware design by performing calculations in software, not complex circuits.
• Integrated wireless connectivity for remote data transmission.

Main Results:

• Achieved accurate electrical parameter calculations using the microcontroller's processing power.
• Reduced production costs and energy consumption compared to traditional meters.
• Developed a flexible and accurate smart meter with performance comparable to market alternatives.

Conclusions:

• The developed smart meter offers a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and versatile solution for smart grids.
• Software-driven calculations on a simplified hardware platform enhance accuracy and flexibility.
• The meter supports integration with IoT and artificial intelligence for advanced applications.