Energy Understanding Device (EUD): An Innovative Energy Metering and Monitoring Solution: Perspective Bangladesh

Mohammad Rezaul Islam and Hasib Iqbal Mamun

The present system of energy metering as well as billing in Bangladesh which uses electromechanical and digital energy meters are error prone and inefficient to some extent. Still, the Bangladeshi power sector faces a serious problem of revenue collection due to energy thefts and poor management of vital energy usage information. The aim of this project is to minimize the hassle related with electricity billing and energy wastage by taking enough data of usage amount of electricity and making it available to end users and suppliers using appropriate wireless technology. We are going to develop a low cost energy meter that records & displays the consumption of electrical energy real time in households, offices or industries provided with communication and information technology. The project also aims at proposing a system that will reduce the loss of power and revenue due to power thefts and other illegal activities. The implementation of this project will help in better energy management and in solving the unnecessary hassles for incorrect billing. The device is named as “Energy Understanding Device (EUD)” which will provide almost all necessary information about usage of electricity to the supplier and the customer as well.