Desarrollo de una aplicación basada en software libre y tecnología IOT que genera recomendaciones para la transición de energía eléctrica a renovable en una vivienda

Abstract

The ecological impact of fossil fuels is a global concern that requires effective and sustainable solutions. The transition to renewable energy sources is essential for combating climate change and preserving our natural environment. Energy meters are vital for understanding residential consumption, which is measured in KW/h. However, these systems lack the ability to generate reports. Therefore, this thesis presents a partial solution to this problem with a software-based application that incorporates hardware with IoT (Internet of Things) technology. This allows for the monitoring of electrical consumption data in residential (alternating current) systems, facilitating analysis of electricity consumption in each of the electrical circuit boxes. Subsequently, the application performs an analysis to generate important recommendations for the implementation of alternative energy sources in a household. The application will present the data through a graphical interface and generate a document with recommendations for the feasibility of transitioning to renewable energy. The main intention is to provide technicians and some users who do not have specialized knowledge with an easy-to-understand presentation of the information, in order to reduce time and costs. The methodology for implementation according to the project objectives is based on designing a combined hardware and software solution that allows for the registration of a household's electrical consumption information on a server through a wireless network. First, the necessary electronic components for the development of the hardware device will be defined. Second, flowcharts will be elaborated referring to the functioning of the IoT device and software solution. Lastly, an initial assembly will be made to develop the necessary algorithms to validate the functioning of the proposed solution. With the development of this proposal, users have a source of data that will serve as a decision-making tool for the transition to alternative energy sources for any home in Colombia. This work represents an advancement in the IoT and alternative energy sector, as it makes data collection and analysis simpler. It is expected that in the future, this solution will reduce the costs associated with the transition process of alternative energy generation in Colombian households, positioning Colombia as a pioneer in the creation and maintenance of such systems. In addition to fulfilling its main purpose of generating recommendations for the transition from electric to renewable energy in a household, the construction and architecture of the solution allow it to be used as an energy consumption monitoring system in households, even after the installation of alternative energy generation systems. Therefore, it is viable to generate a profitable business model that promotes the distribution and use of the solution.