System For Detecting And Preventing Energy Theft

Abstract

Background: Energy theft in developing nations reduces electricity quality and availability for legal consumers and costs energy suppliers a lot of money. Poor power distribution network maintenance and management compound these nations' energy supply issues. Objective: This study will design, develop, and deploy a power grid theft monitoring and deterrence system. The approach reduces revenue losses for energy providers and improves electricity quality for legitimate users, improving power infrastructure health. Methods: Sensors, communicators, and software algorithms comprise the proposed system. These sensors monitor current and voltage, detect power line tapping attempts, and identify irregular consumption patterns that may indicate energy theft. Software algorithms evaluate sensor data and notify authorities of suspected thefts when these abnormalities are detected. Results: Energy providers should expect lower revenue losses and better power quality for legitimate customers using the system. The technique may also reduce power infrastructure pressure and equipment failures from theft overloads. Conclusion: A strong grid power theft monitoring and prevention system is feasible and important. Energy suppliers will profit, while genuine consumers will get better power and fewer interruptions. The entire system implementation offers a reliable, high-quality electrical supply for everybody.

Keywords

• energy theft; power distribution network; sensor network; anomaly detection; revenue loss; energy consumption patterns; quality of power; developing countries