Assistive tool of energy metering system for power utility companies

Abstract

The growing demand for electricity and the complexity of power quality management highlight the need for advanced energy monitoring systems. Existing solutions often could not provide the real-time, detailed data necessary for smart grids, smart cities, and Industrial 4.0. They also fail to monitor power quality effectively, avoid equipment damage and ensure safety. To address this, we developed an internet of things (IoT)-based tool that leverages standard energy meters. The system monitors and analyzes electrical energy consumption and its power quality in real-time. The system adopts a multi-layered IoT architecture, where fog computing handles immediate data processing and the cloud computing supports machine learning for power quality detection. In this work, measurement accuracy is validated against a commercial power multimeter, achieving mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) values below 1.0% across different appliances. A companion web portal allows for real-time data visualization, time-series analysis, remote control of appliances and power quality detection that comply with IEC and IEEE standards. The proposed system is scalable and user-friendly, offering a practical smart metering solution for modern energy management. It aligns with the needs of smart grids and smart cities, contributing to efficient and intelligent energy consumption in the context of Industry 4.0.