A smart Internet of Things (IoT) enabled System for Home Energy Management, Control and Automation

A Smart Internet of Things (IoT) enabled System for
Home Energy Management, Control and
Automation
Kyomuhendo Reagan Muhimbo U And
Gitta Joshua Mercy 19/U/18212/PSA A proposal submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering of the School of Engineering,
Makerere University. Date of Submission February, 2023

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Declaration
No portion of the work in this document has been submitted in support of an application for any other degree or qualification of this or any other university or institution of learning. Except where specifically acknowledged, it is the work of the author.
I have abided by the Makerere University academic integrity policy on this assignment


Gitta Joshua Mercy Signed. Date.
Kyomuhendo Reagan Muhimbo Signed. Date.

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Abstract
This report discusses the development of a smart home technology system for energy management, control, and automation and that can be easily integrated into an already existing residential home electrical installation system with minimal alternation to existing installation. The report highlights the background and benefits of smart home technology, with a focus on how it can help Ugandan households use electricity more efficiently, given the unreliable and expensive nature of energy in many African nations, including Uganda. The report identifies the research problem of the high cost of conventional smart home devices and the need for an affordable, easily integrated solution. The specific objectives of the project include eliminating the need for purchasing conventional smart devices, providing remote monitoring and control over appliances, integrating energy-saving capabilities, and providing control from both close range and long range using wireless technologies. The report identifies the key questions to be considered during the development of the system, including which wireless module, electronic switches, current meters, and microcontroller are to be used. The significance of the project is also highlighted as a more compact, cost- friendly system that will be accessible and affordable to the average Ugandan homeowner.

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