Now days there is rapid increase in the power consumption, which has given rise to the scarcity in the power generation. There should be an immediate change in this situation are else the results cannot be even imagined. This not only results in scarcity but also imposes burden on the common man. This problem can be solved by monitoring the average power consumption with max and min load which can help the user to monitor the health status of his load devices as well as to have a control over the power being consumed daily. This system also helps Transco department to impose tax if the average power consumption per hour is more than the prescribed level by which we can control the consumer from wasting the power.   This project presents a Power Consumption Monitoring System using a microcontroller to measure and display average, minimum, and maximum power consumption. The system interfaces with an energy meter to count power pulses and calculates the energy used over time. The measured values are displayed on an LCD, while LED indicators provide status information. This system helps consumers monitor electricity usage, reduce power wastage, and promote efficient energy management.          

The main objectives of the project are:

  To measure and monitor power consumption using an energy meter.

  To calculate and display average, minimum, and maximum power usage.

  To display power consumption data on an LCD in real time.

  To help consumers reduce unnecessary electricity usage.

  To promote efficient energy management and power conservation.          

The major building blocks of this project are:  

1. Regulated Power Supply.
2. Energy meter.
3. Optocoupler
4. PIC Microcontroller.
5. LCD with driver.
6. LED indicators.
7. Crystal oscillator
8. Reset.

        Regulated power supply:

                 

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