DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ARDUINO-BASED WIRELESS POWER CONSUMPTION MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Sodiq Onawale,

  • Funmilola Williams,

  • Tunji Adaramola,

  1. Research Scholar, Eaton Corporation, Arden, North Carolina, United States
  2. Research Scholar, Global Foundries, Malta, New York, United States
  3. Student, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Abstract

The increasing demand for electricity and the inefficiencies associated with traditional metering systems necessitate the development of advanced solutions for monitoring and controlling power consumption. This study presents the design and implementation of an Arduino-based wireless power consumption monitoring and control system aimed at providing real-time feedback and efficient energy management. The system incorporates the Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller, ACS712 current sensor, relay module, and Ethernet shield to enable accurate measurement, monitoring, and remote control of household electrical loads. The Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller serves as the foundation for the suggested system, which incorporates essential hardware elements like the ACS712 current sensor for precise current measurement, a relay module for load switching and control, and an Ethernet shield to enable wireless data transmission and remote access. Together, these elements allow for remote control of linked electrical loads, continuous energy usage monitoring, and real-time electrical parameter measurement. A web-based graphical interface was created to improve user interaction, enabling users to follow consumption trends, view real-time energy usage data, and remotely operate appliances using an internet-enabled device. By offering instant feedback instead of delayed billing information, this method successfully gets beyond the drawbacks of traditional metering systems. A web-based interface was developed to provide users with immediate visualization of energy consumption and control options, thereby addressing the limitations of conventional meters that only provide post-consumption billing feedback. Testing with low- and high-power loads confirmed the system’s effectiveness in measuring consumption and controlling usage. The findings align with existing research emphasizing the role of innovative technologies in energy conservation and highlight the potential of affordable microcontroller-based systems to bridge the gap between consumers and utilities. The system offers not only technical feasibility but also social and environmental benefits, including reduced household costs and contributions to sustainable energy usage. Future improvements could incorporate cloud-based analytics, renewable integration, and artificial intelligence for predictive control.

Keywords: Arduino, Wireless Monitoring, Power Consumption, Energy Control, Smart Metering

How to cite this article:
Sodiq Onawale, Funmilola Williams, Tunji Adaramola. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ARDUINO-BASED WIRELESS POWER CONSUMPTION MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM. Trends in Electrical Engineering. 2026; 16(01):-.
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Sodiq Onawale, Funmilola Williams, Tunji Adaramola. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ARDUINO-BASED WIRELESS POWER CONSUMPTION MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM. Trends in Electrical Engineering. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/tee/article=2026/view=238974


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Volume 16
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Received 23/12/2025
Accepted 24/12/2025
Published 20/03/2026
Publication Time 87 Days
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