Integration of Smart IoT Energy Monitoring System for Solar Powered Microgrid: Case Study Sierra Leone

Kamara, Alie Alusine; Suma, Sheku Saidu; Sillah, Abubakarr

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dc.contributor.author	Kamara, Alie Alusine
dc.contributor.author	Suma, Sheku Saidu
dc.contributor.author	Sillah, Abubakarr
dc.date.accessioned	2025-03-05T05:56:50Z
dc.date.available	2025-03-05T05:56:50Z
dc.date.issued	2024-06-28
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dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2353
dc.description	Supervised by Dr. Khondokhar Habib Kabir , Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Board Bazar, Gazipur, Bangladesh This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2024	en_US
dc.description.abstract	A smart IoT energy monitoring system for a solar-powered microgrid in Sierra Leone is implemented and presented in this study. Microgrids that are powered by solar energy have emerged as a promising approach to address the issues of consistent and sustainable energy availability in developing countries, especially in rural places[1]. For these microgrids to operate as best they can, however, effective resource management and monitoring are necessary. Here, we use Internet of Things (IoT) technology and Homer Pro software to create and install an advanced energy monitoring system. Homer Pro software is used for system design, optimization, and simulation, and it is integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) devices for data collecting, transfer, and analysis[2]. Real-time data on energy production, use, and storage is provided by the energy monitoring system. It also has an easy-to-use interface for controlling and monitoring in real-time. Users can monitor energy usage, spot inefficiencies, and optimize energy consumption thanks to the system's remote monitoring and control capabilities[3]. In this study, we examine viable substitutes for traditional power generating systems with the goal of delivering electricity in a cost-effective, dependable, and sustainable way. These substitutes include the utilization of solar renewable energy sources and less carbon-intensive technology. In addition, the study addresses the scalability, future prospects, and socioeconomic effects of smart IoT energy monitoring systems in relation to sustainable development[4]. In summary, this study advances the use of IoT applications in energy systems and provides workable solutions to improve resilience, efficiency, and access to energy in Sierra Leone.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Department of Electrical and Elecrtonics Engineering(EEE), Islamic University of Technology(IUT), Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh	en_US
dc.title	Integration of Smart IoT Energy Monitoring System for Solar Powered Microgrid: Case Study Sierra Leone	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US