Authors

Ashwini Raghav

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

Sneha Anbarasan

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

Ramesh K

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

Sowndharya S

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized various domains, including energy management, by enabling smart monitoring and automation. This paper presents an IoT-based energy metering and billing system designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and real-time monitoring of power consumption. Traditional metering and billing methods are prone to human errors, delays, and inefficiencies. Our proposed system integrates smart meters with IoT connectivity to provide real-time energy usage data, automated billing, and remote control capabilities. The methodology involves deploying smart meters with embedded sensors and wireless communication modules to transmit data to a cloud-based platform. Users can access their energy consumption data through a mobile application, ensuring transparency and timely bill payments. This approach enhances energy management for consumers and utility providers while reducing operational costs. The paper also discusses the hardware components, real-time challenges such as network security, data accuracy, and system reliability, and provides a conclusive evaluation of the system’s effectiveness.

Keywords

Real-Time Monitoring System Smart Energy Meters IoT Billing Automation Electricity billing Internet of Things IoT-based energy meter

Citation of this Article

Ashwini Raghav, Sneha Anbarasan, Ramesh K, & Sowndharya S. (2025). A Real-Time Monitoring System for Smart Energy Meters, Designed With IoT Integration to Ensure Billing Automation. Current Journal of Engineering and Science Research. 2(3), 1-5. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.47001/CJESR/2025.203001

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