Cost-effective and real-time SCADA home energy monitoring system

This paper presents a frugal and vibrant home SCADA energy surveillance system. The proposed SCADA system constructs a conscious mind among users on efficient utilization of electricity to operate home appliances over a daily basis. The developed system enables residential sectors to log in, display and provide real time feedback on energy consumption for each active appliance. Based on simulation results, the proposed monitoring system constantly provides end users with real-time advices on consumption level, while prompting necessary precaution steps in reducing financial losses. Therefore, it results in a tremendous saving on monetary values on energy bill. The developed SCADA system will form a more responsible society, that is, in line with energy efficiency standards as well as demand side management (DSM) strategies in power utilities.