Minimizing Electricity Theft Using Internet of Things (IoT)

Project Title

Minimizing Electricity Theft Using Internet of Things (IoT)

Project Area of Specialization Internet of ThingsProject Summary

The project aim is to implement a system with certain devices, so that it can minimize the major problem of electricity theft that would eventually include the reduction of line loss, power loss, load shedding, boost economy, as well as gives transparency in billing system.

The project uses the concept of Smart Grid, and IoT devices, which with collaboration could work in a way that can provide two way connections between the distribution centers to the consumers. It would provide Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI).

The project also includes a web based dashboard for the end-user, so that he/she can monitor power consumption of a particular area and act upon any ambiguity.

Project Objectives

Objectives:

• Minimize the electricity theft
• Connectivity between distribution center and consumer
• Implementing Advance Metering Interface (AMI)
• Adopting Smart Grid methodology transforming the current grid to modernized grid
• Portal(Dashboard) for end-user for monitoring purpose
• Improving transmission of electricity
• Overcoming the problem of load shedding
• With the help of internet, restoration of electricity after power interruptions can be maintained quickly
• Maximizing the flow of energy
• Factor of peak demand would be solved, thus power distribution will be done accordingly

Project Implementation Method

Implementation and Methodology:

The method to implement the scope of the project would be done by these phases;

1. Having an internet connection
   Providing an internet connection to the service center of the electrical company of that particular area.
2. Installation of gateways
   Gateways will be installed on distribution poles which would amplify internet signals, providing Wi-Fi hotspots to the entire area, acting as repeater.
3. Connection of IoT devices
   IoT devices such as Raspberry pi, Arduino would be connected to its nearest Wi-Fi hotspot, implementing mesh topology.
4. Attaching CT (Current Transformer) to smart meters and service main (power distribution lines)
   Current Transformers which are installed would send its readings to the network, which would then be analyzed as per the code implementation.
5. Theft identification
   As we have passed through the above phases, if a theft method such as wiretapping occurs, it would trigger the system as there would be a difference between the readings of distribution site CT and service main CT.
6. Theft Alert
   As the theft occurs it would alert the end user through the web based dashboard.

Benefits of the Project

Following benefits would be achieved:

• Minimize the electricity theft
• Old grid would be transformed to modernized grid, which could benefit further in future for applying more security and efficient mechanism.
• Improving transmission of electricity
• Overcoming the problem of load shedding
• With the help of internet, restoration of electricity after power interruptions can be maintained quickly
• Maximizing the flow of energy
• Factor of peak demand would be solved, thus power distribution will be done accordingly
• It will help economy

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

A system that would act upon the objectives of the project.
Device which we create, based on Arduino, Wi-Fi-module, connected to the gateways, based on Raspberry Pi, send data via PHP to the web based portal (dashboard).
Every smart meter would be connected to a Data Concentrator which act as a Gateway.
Methodology of LoRa WAN would be adopted accordingly.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemType of Industry IT , Energy Technologies Internet of Things (IoT)Sustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	50000
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+	Equipment	2	6000	12000
ARDUINO UNO REV3	Equipment	4	800	3200
ARDUINO NANO	Equipment	2	650	1300
ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module	Equipment	4	600	2400
Current Transformer	Equipment	4	1500	6000
Wires	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Wiring Board+Wooden Board	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Panaflex Printing	Miscellaneous	2	250	500
Flyers	Miscellaneous	30	20	600
LoRaWAN Concentrator	Equipment	1	20000	20000