The current study is an extension of the existing research works on the subject matter of smart energy meters through IoT application. This study is motivated by the results presented in the International Journal of Innovative Technology and a freely available energy consumption dataset of a Spanish household. This paper adopted a similar methodology to explore regional energy usage patterns and gain insights into effective electricity consumption. The proposed model of the smart energy meter incorporates IoT components such as microcontroller, voltage sensor, current sensor, and basic power source to keep the cost of implementation minimal and functional.

This smart energy meter system offers timely energy measurement and alerts on any unexpected variations in energy usage, thus providing efficient monitoring of energy usage and saving on labor cost related to meter reading and bill generation. The user can gain insights into his electricity usage pattern through the proposed model and make informed decisions on energy consumption management. Other benefits that may be derived from this system include remote energy usage monitoring, usage analysis, and energy theft prevention. Compared to other conventional energy meters, the proposed model has better energy usage awareness and accuracy.The project further explores future developments that involve incorporation into smart grids, renewable energy systems, and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This project is also relevant to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of number 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13.