An IoT-Based Smart Microgrid System For Rural Areas

Energy is one of the world's most important economic, environmental, and sustainability concerns. To improve living standards and reduce poverty, developing countries, in particular, need reliable, accessible, safe, and effective energy services. In recent years, many solar photovoltaic (PV)-based DC microgrids have been developed to provide electric power to rural areas in developing countries. This research paper has proposed an IoT-based smart microgrid system for rural areas with an advanced control system for the optimal microgrid operation using the internet. The solution is provided by thinking a group of people living in a remote area. This prototype would detect the branch's failure and it could be managed from anywhere at any time with the help of internet. The power ratings would be displayed to the authority via a power monitoring system. In case of an emergency, a generator would be used to provide power to the rural region. The simulation of the projects was successfully done with satisfied results.