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IoT Based Efficient Electricity Theft Detection and Monitoring System

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) have become common replacements for traditional analog meters. These systems enable wireless data transmission, minimizing the need for human intervention. However, the risk of electricity theft remains. According to lack of the specific methods in the existing solutions, such thefts often go undetected. This project aims to develop a system that monitors electricity consumption per load, detects theft, and prevents unauthorized usage in power lines and meters. Additionally, it will notify Electricity Board officials about detected thefts via IoT. A network of interconnected devices, including sensors, facilitates real-time data transmission over the Internet. The Atmega328p micro-controller plays a key role in identifying power theft and transmitting the information to the Wi-Fi module, which then alerts the electricity board.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23422829

Authors: Sudhamalla Mallesh, B. Sudeepthi, B. Sai Charan, B. Shiva Kumar, P. Saimaniteja

Language: English

Topic: Electricity Theft Detection Techniques

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7222539352

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