Prototype Functionality of Electricity Monitoring System Using the Internet of Things (IOT)

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

 Prototype Functionality of Electricity Monitoring System Using the Internet of Things (IOT)

Rosnee Ahad^1*, Sri Sumarwati², Suhaimi Mohamad³, Mohamad Zaid Mustafa⁴, Nurhanim Saadah Abdullah⁵, Syahrul Hafizi Bazlin^{6
1,2,3,4,5,6}University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
*Corresponding author

Abstract: This prototype that has been developed focuses on the problems faced by domestic consumers, especially electricity consumption managers in small industries as well as homeowners. Prototype serves as a system that monitors and records data on electricity consumption using Internet of Things (IOT). This study aims to test the functionality of electrical energy monitoring systems using IoT. This quantitative study uses a questionnaire instrument to identify the opinions of experts on the prototype functionality electricity monitoring system that has been developed by researchers. Study respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Study data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of this study found that the development of this system is seen to be quite good especially in helping users who want to do analysis on energy consumption. The ability to collect data in detail provides a lot of convenience compared to previous methods that require a lot of time and manpower. Besides, the data display presented in the Blynk application is also interesting and easy to read. Another function available by using this Blynk application is also that it is able to send notifications to users if there is excess power used by the load. This is also able to prevent the occurrence of current leaks and also short circuits that can cause unwanted fires or accidents.

Keyword: Internet of Things (IOT), electricity monitoring system, Blynk application.

I. INTRODUCTION

Electricity is one of the important needs of human daily life. An important element in ensuring that the system of a building operates well is electricity [1]. Among the systems that use electricity found in a building are lighting, motor equipment, and communication. Experts argue that the 4.0 industrial revolution could improve the quality of life as well as extend human life. Thus, the use of advanced electronic devices provides convenience to users from various angles. For example, mobile banking, cashless society, reading books online, monitoring home security remotely, ordering food using a mobile phone, and so on [2].
In this modern world, electricity is the most basic requirement to ensure that daily activities run smoothly. Among the causes of insufficient electricity supply is during peak hours where excessive use of electricity often occurs [1,3]. Between 1990 and 2004, carbon emissions in Malaysia increased by 221 percent from the industrial and transportation sectors, resulting in Malaysia being classified as the country with the fastest rate of carbon dioxide emissions in the world [4].

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