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This study developed a low-cost IoT energy monitoring system to help consumers in Gaza manage their energy use and costs. Facing challenges from electrical deficits and high-priced private generators, consumers often cannot distinguish energy sources or monitor consumption effectively. The system uses an ESP32 microcontroller to collect and analyse data from energy meters, providing real-time hourly, daily, and monthly updates via WhatsApp over Wi-Fi using the Blynk platform. Experimental results confirm the system accurately measures voltage, current, active power, and cumulative power consumption, transmitting this information in real time.
This research offers a practical solution for individuals to gain control over their electricity consumption and expenditure, particularly in regions with unstable or expensive power supplies. By providing clear, real-time data, it empowers consumers to make informed decisions about their energy usage, potentially leading to cost savings and better resource management.
This applied research presents a tested IoT system for real-time energy monitoring, directly addressing consumer needs in areas with complex energy supply. It could be commercialised as a smart home energy management product, enabling households to track and manage electricity usage from different sources. The system appears to be at an applied and tested stage, ready for further development towards market deployment.
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Gaza's electrical deficit has resulted in the rise of new energy suppliers that sell power from private generators at higher prices. Consumers have challenges because they cannot tell whether their energy originates from the utility or private generators, resulting in unexpectedly large bills owing to a lack of an electronic monitoring system. This study fills this gap by developing a low-cost IoT energy monitoring system that provides real-time information on energy use (hourly, daily, and monthly) to assist consumers in managing their usage and expenditures. An ESP32 microcontroller is used in the system to gather data from energy meters, analyze it, and deliver updates to users via WhatsApp over a secure Wi-Fi connection via the Blynk platform. Experimental findings show that the system accurately captures voltage, current, active power, and cumulative power consumption and transmits this information to customers in real time.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prime.2024.100666
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