11 IV April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2023.50657
 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)
ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538
Volume 11 Issue IV Apr 2023- Available at www.ijraset.com

Implementation of Dual Energy Meter using IOT

Bhagya M1, Kishore R Sulikeri2, Chandan K S3, Hitesh Gowda N4, Mohan Raj R5
1
Associate Professor, Department of ECE, EWIT
2, 3, 4, 5
Student, Department of ECE, EWIT

Abstract: Solar energy is a renewable resource. The power is sent by the electricity department and billing will be done to the
supplied load. This type of billing system is little time consuming and very expensive. This conventional Electrical billing system
can be replaced with dual energy meter by utilizing the solar power at home and also to send the remaining amount of power to
the electricity department if, excess amount of power is produced. We introduce Internet of Things for tracking the solar
generation unit to monitor the collected power, usage and Reselling the power to Electricity board. All data’s will be store into
cloud. So user can view the data at anytime.
Keywords: Solar energy, Dual energy meter, Internet of Things.

I. INTRODUCTION
In human evolution, mankind has exploited naturally available resources such as Wind, Water & Solar energy. The availability of
resources restricts the use of Wind and Water energies as alternative power sources. But Sun is available since birth of solar system
and will remain there as single infinite energy source. There are some hopes that the sun will become a main source of energy in the
21st century. By then, sources of oil will be almost exhausted and will only play a minor part in the supplying of energy. The
present interest in solar energy is therefore not surprising. Some work has already been done with solar cells and solar panels .Most
of the energy that we get from the greatest reservoir of energy, the Sun, remains unused. The only way to store the energy from the
sun is to convert it into electrical form and then using this electrical signal to charge batteries and thus store the energy in chemical
form. For this we make use of solar panels consisting of solar cells. The solar cell gives an electrical output which is proportional to
the intensity of light falling over it. The readings at our home will be noted down by the controller which we are consuming and
amount we are producing is also being noted. If the production is equal to the consumption at home then there will be no bill to be
paid at that month. If the production is less than the consumption then the bill will be produced to the remaining number of units and
if there is excess power that can be diverted to Electricity Board and also can get the money from them. All this details will be
displayed on the LCD.

Fig 1: Solar Energy

A dual electrical energy meter is an advanced device that measures and records the amount of electricity consumed by a household
or a commercial facility. Unlike traditional meters, smart meters have advanced features that enable them to communicate with the
utility company and transmit data in real-time. This two-way communication allows for greater control over energy usage and more
accurate billing. Smart meters are an important component of the smart grid, which is a modernized electrical grid that incorporates
digital technology to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. By providing real-time data on energy consumption, smart
meters enable both consumers and utility companies to make informed decisions about energy usage.
In addition to providing accurate and timely energy usage information, smart meters can also detect and alert homeowners to
potential issues such as power outages, voltage fluctuations, and equipment malfunctions. This early detection can help prevent
costly repairs and reduce the risk of electrical fires. The other novel feature of this system is to check the day-light intensity and
accordingly switches the appropriate loads. This decision is done by electronics means and one or two loads are switched on, which
are needed to that condition.

©IJRASET: All Rights are Reserved | SJ Impact Factor 7.538 | ISRA Journal Impact Factor 7.894 | 2438
 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)
ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538
Volume 11 Issue IV Apr 2023- Available at www.ijraset.com

II. METHODOLOGY

Fig 2: Block Diagram of Dual Energy Meter

Solar panels, also referred to as photovoltaic panels, are built from a large number of individual solar cells. This absorbs solar
energy or photon energy and it converts this into electrical energy. There are 2 sets of Li-ion batteries used here one for the domestic
purpose and another for sharing the electricity to Electricity Board. During non-peak hour, we don’t utilize much power then the
battery will be charged fully, As the battery is fully charged the extra energy coming from the solar panel is not used anywhere. To
utilize such energy without wasting it, we will shift the power line towards the grid battery. The relay circuit is connected to this
batteries where it aims in closing and opening the circuit electronically as well as electromechanically. ACS 712 current sensor is
the sensor that can be used to measure and calculate the amount of current applied to the appliances without affecting the
performance of the system. A voltage sensor that can be used to measure and calculate the amount of voltage applied to the batteries
without affecting the performance of the system. The amount of energy we have utilized for domestic application and amount at
energy we have supplied to the grid both will be measured using voltage and current sensors and is controlled by Arduino. The
WIFI module acts as a transmitting station where it is connected to the cloud wirelessly and provides the information and the
waveforms of the current used, saved, provided and sold of individual users. The cloud (ThingSpeak) holds the database about the
basic information of owners, the amount of electricity they use, store, purchase or sell will be recorded here and the billing will be
done according to this information at the month end. Here in this proposed system Arduino Uno is used and programmed using
Arduino software. An LCD module is used to display all the data of solar power, battery power, sale unit, purchase unit. This gives
the consumers a clear view about energy usage. Here we are going to assume battery as a grid. If the battery power and solar power
is less than threshold value, home appliances will be connected to grid so that we will be purchasing energy from the grid. If the
battery power is greater than threshold value, then solar panel will be connected to grid so that we will be selling energy to grid
directly to avoid wastage of solar energy. Here we are implementing IOT concept using ThingSpeak software where all the data are
stored in to cloud so that user can visualize and analyses live data stored in the cloud ThingSpeak web page is used for displaying
the information of our project which we have posted by our device to ThingSpeak. Ex: solar voltage, battery voltage, purchase unit,
sale unit etc.

III. IMPLEMENTATION
Installation of Solar Panels: The first step is to install solar panels at your home or business. This involves selecting the right type of
panels and positioning them in a way that maximizes their exposure to sunlight.

Fig. 3: Solar panel Installation

©IJRASET: All Rights are Reserved | SJ Impact Factor 7.538 | ISRA Journal Impact Factor 7.894 | 2439
 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)
ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538
Volume 11 Issue IV Apr 2023- Available at www.ijraset.com

Installation of Dual Energy Meter: Once the solar panels are installed, the next step is to install a smart energy meter. This meter
will monitor the amount of energy generated by the solar panels and track how much energy is being consumed in real-time.
Connection to the Grid: Once the solar panels and smart energy meter are installed, they need to be connected to the power grid.
This is typically done by installing a special inverter that converts the DC power generated by the solar panels into AC power that
can be used by the grid.

Fig. 4: Arduino connection

Monitoring and Analysis: With the solar panels and smart energy meter connected to the grid, you can start monitoring the amount
of energy being generated and consumed in real-time. This data can be analyzed to identify opportunities for further optimization
and efficiency improvements.

Fig. 5: Monitoring and Analysis

Smart Energy Management: One of the main benefits of Dual energy meter is the ability to manage energy usage intelligently. By
analyzing energy consumption patterns, the meter can help you optimize energy usage to minimize waste and reduce costs.
Integration with Smart Home Systems: Finally, a smart energy meter can be integrated with other smart home systems, such as
smart thermostats, to further optimize energy usage and improve overall efficiency.

Fig. 6: Smart Energy Management

©IJRASET: All Rights are Reserved | SJ Impact Factor 7.538 | ISRA Journal Impact Factor 7.894 | 2440
 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)
ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538
Volume 11 Issue IV Apr 2023- Available at www.ijraset.com

A. Results
The proposed system works on three conditions

1) Condition 1
When Home battery < 12V AND Solar Output > 11V: Solar panel is connected to the Home battery and Home battery starts
charging as shown Fig. 7

Fig. 7: Home battery starts charging when Home battery < 12V AND Solar Output > 10V

2) Condition 2
When Home battery is Full AND Solar Output > 11V: Generated Energy is diverted to the grid battery ,the grid battery starts
charging and the Energy meter records the number of sold units as shown in Fig 8 .

Fig. 8: The grid battery charging when Home battery is Full AND Solar Output > 11V with sale graph

©IJRASET: All Rights are Reserved | SJ Impact Factor 7.538 | ISRA Journal Impact Factor 7.894 | 2441
 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)
ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538
Volume 11 Issue IV Apr 2023- Available at www.ijraset.com

3) Condition 3
When Home battery <10V AND Solar Output < 11V: The home battery starts buying power units from the electricity board and
The bought unit is recorded in the energy meter as shown in Fig 9.

Fig. 9: Buying electricity from Electricity Board when Home battery <10V AND Solar Output < 11V with purchase graphs

IV. CONCLUSION
The existing type of billing system is little time consuming and very expensive. This conventional Electrical billing system can be
replaced with dual energy meter by utilizing the solar power at home and also to send the remaining amount of power to the
electricity department. In the proposed system, the implementation of dual energy meter can offer numerous benefits, including real-
time monitoring, automatic data collection, efficient energy management, and cost savings. Dual energy meters can provide accurate
billing, promote energy conservation, and encourage the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, making them a
valuable tool for both utilities and customers alike.

REFERENCES
[1] Kapil Narula, B. Sudhakara Reddy, Will Net Metering Model for Residential Rooftop Solar PV Projects Work in Delhi. A Financial Analysis, International
Journal of Renewable Energy Research, 2015.
[2] Nikhil V.Patil, Dnyaneshwar R.Bondar, Rohan S .Kanase,P D Bamane, Intelligent Energy Meter with Advanced Billing System and Electricity Theft
Detection,Department of Electrical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Islampur,India, International, Conference on Data Management,
Analytics and Innovation (ICDMAI), 2017
[3] Viren Walunj, Tejal Mule, Payal Tayade, Literature Survey On Intelligent Energy Metering System To Transfer Solar Power To DISCOM, Student, Dept. of
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science, Lonavala, Maharashtra, India, IRJET, 2018
[4] Radhey Shyam, Meena Singh, Jeetendra Singh Rathore, Shivani Johri, Grid Connected Roof Top Solar Power Generation, 2019. International Journal of
Engineering Development and Research.
[5] S. Suresh, R. Suresh Kumar, A Micromirror Solar Cell as Electrostatic Mems Power Supply, 2020. International Journal of Emerging Technology in
Computer Science & Electronics.
[6] Pragya Sharma ,Tirumalachetty Harinarayana, Enhancement of energy generation from two-layer solar panels, 2020. International Journal of Renewable
Energy Research.
[7] Mohd. Uvais,Controller Based Power Theft Location Detection System, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, International Conference On
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (ICE3-2020)
[8] Andreas Poullikkas, George Kourtis, Ioannis Hadjipaschalis, A review of net metering mechanism for electricity renewable energy sources, 2021.
International Journal of Energy and Environment.
[9] Research on an Integrated Dual Mode DC Energy Metering Device and Metering Method (2022) Authors: Jing Meng; Lei Song; Jingfen Bai; Wei Cen;
Yongxian Duan; Chunguang Lu.

©IJRASET: All Rights are Reserved | SJ Impact Factor 7.538 | ISRA Journal Impact Factor 7.894 | 2442