IoT-Based Energy Management and Power Outage Detection System for Commercial Buildings

As the Philippines advances industrially, the nation's demand for electricity is soaring. In response to this challenge, the proponent seeks to devise an Internet-of-Things (IoT) solution that addresses the imbalance between electricity supply and demand through a cost-effective yet highly accurate energy management system for commercial and industrial sectors. The idea is to curtail energy consumption by enabling building managers to remotely control shared area resources, thereby resulting in a corresponding decrease in energy expenses. The designed prototype will also encompass a feature for power interruptions both blackout and brownout detection and notification, which will allow building supervisors to implement electrical outage procedures during necessary circumstances. When power is restored, the system will initiate a “rolling” procedure to prevent sudden load spikes on the power grid by first restoring power to areas known for lower current draw. This approach differs from the typical scenario where, after a blackout, all devices power on at once when service is restored, escalating the risk of another brownout or potentially even an electrical fire due to an overloaded grid. In the event of a power outage, the system will rely on an alternate power supply to maintain its operation. The envisioned product is designed to be portable and transferable, meaning it can be conveniently installed in any commercial building and relocated as required. Moreover, the design contemplates a scenario where several such prototypes can be placed within a single building and individually controlled remotely via web application.