Project Description:

The Energy Wastage Monitor is an IoT-based system designed to detect, track, and report unnecessary energy consumption in homes, offices, or industries. This project helps users identify appliances or devices consuming power when not needed, thereby promoting energy conservation and cost savings.

By integrating sensors and microcontrollers, this system continuously monitors electricity usage and sends real-time alerts or analytics to a web or mobile dashboard, enabling smarter energy decisions.

Technologies Used:

• Microcontroller: Arduino / ESP32 / Raspberry Pi

• Sensors: Current Sensor (ACS712), Voltage Sensor

• Communication: Wi-Fi module (ESP8266) or GSM module

• Backend: Node.js / PHP / Java

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Database: MySQL / Firebase

Core Features:

1. Real-Time Energy Monitoring:

   • Track current and voltage usage of connected appliances.

2. Wastage Detection:

   • Detects when appliances are consuming power during off-hours or idle periods.

3. Data Logging & Analytics:

   • Logs energy usage data over time and visualizes it on graphs.

4. Smart Alerts:

   • Sends SMS/Email/Push notifications when unusual or excessive consumption is detected.

5. User Dashboard:

   • Web or mobile interface showing daily/weekly/monthly usage reports.