Design, Development, and Deployment of an IoT-Enabled Solar Energy Meter

Abstract

This research paper explains the structural design, implementation and working process of an IoT-based Energy Meter for solar energy measurement with the ESP32 microcontroller and using the Blynk 2.0 application. The project makes the use of frequency of electricity consumption being monitored artificially with the help of the technology of IoT which proves to be much more efficient and consistent. The meter includes a current (SCT-013) and a voltage (ZMPT101B) sensor that provides data on voltage, current, real-time power consumption, and total consumed energy at all times. The data is then sent to a user-friendly dashboard via Blynk server which allows the system to be remotely accessed and monitored. As for continuous data logging, EEPROM storage was implemented on the ESP32 to make the logging possible even during constant power outages.The Esp32 and Blynk 2.0 platforms have been found to offer comprehensive real-time energy information gathering and analysis. The detailed accuracy and reliability of the system provide a less costly technique to monitor and manage the output of the solar energy application. There is a need for further improvement of the energy efficiency of the building including; RPA and the integration of prediction and forecasting algorithms into the system for energy management. This research paper demonstrates how IoT technologies can be applied to improve the efficiency and reliability of energy monitoring systems in general and specifically in the context of solar energy.