Publication: Home smart energy management through smart plug for sustainable
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2024-07
Authors
Lau, Yu Feng
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Nowadays, smart grids and energy management systems (EMS) have become trends due to the widespread adoption of wireless connection technologies and their functionality as real-time energy management systems over long distances. The integration of home EMS (HEMS) for personal use can lead to cost savings and ease of maintenance. However, the lack of understanding about high-efficiency energy appliances and the slow adoption of smart meters hinders the effective implementation of HEMS. Therefore, a smart plug is proposed as a feature device to monitor and control energy consumption within households. This work progresses through three stages, involving the design of energy measuring devices (smart plug), an Android application, and the integration of both. The circuit is designed with the ability to measure ±10A current and transfer the measurement data through a WiFi module. The software is created using Android Studio and is compatible with Android phones running Android 11 (API level 30) or later. At the end of the project, a smart plug prototype with a corresponding Android application that can display real-time energy consumption graphically via a Wi-Fi connection is presented.