Minimizing Energy Consumption using IoT based Smart Technologies: A Smart Home Scenario

Subject Area: Control Engineering

This paper presents a model called Energy Management System (EMS) for minimizing energy consumption in smart homes. IoT sensors are installed throughout the building to provide real-time energy usage data to a central data center for analysis. The proposed EMS regulates energy consumption by appliances through sequential moderation. A network of home appliances equipped with Zigbee sensors and switches is set up, allowing communication between the appliances and a main computer using Arduino. The EMS provides a visual interface for users to monitor and control energy consumption. The appliances can be controlled through remote control sensors or the EMS software interface. The Zigbee protocol, coordinated by Arduino, enables low-power and low-cost wireless communication within a range of 10 to 100 meters. Application results demonstrate that implementing this system leads to a continuous reduction in energy consumption in smart homes