IoT-Based Real-Time Electricity Monitoring System for Boarding Houses

This project aims to develop an IoT-based system that enables boarding house owners to monitor real-time electricity consumption for each room, facilitating transparent billing and efficient energy management.

Tenantvolt.demo.video.mp4

Project Overview

Boarding house owners often face challenges in monitoring individual tenants' electricity usage, leading to potential financial losses and disputes. This project addresses these issues by implementing an IoT-based electricity monitoring system that provides real-time consumption data for each room through a web interface.

Designed with usability and scalability in mind, this frontend connects seamlessly to the backend and IoT devices, ensuring efficient electricity management.

Features

• Real-Time Monitoring: Track electricity consumption for each room in real-time.
• Tenant Billing: Generate and send automated monthly bills to tenants via email.
• Device Management: Purchase and track IoT devices through the platform.
• Secure Data Transmission: Ensure secure communication between IoT devices and the web interface.
• User Authentication: Secure login for owners and tenants.

Tech Stack

IoT Device

• ESP32: Microcontroller with Wi-Fi capabilities.
• Sensors: Current and voltage sensors for measuring electricity consumption.

Backend

• Django: Python-based web framework for building robust APIs and handling user authentication.
• FastAPI: Modern, fast web framework for building APIs with Python.

Frontend

• React.js with Vite: JavaScript library for building user interfaces, bundled with Vite for enhanced performance.

Database

• Firebase: Cloud-based platform for real-time data storage and synchronization.

Installation

Follow the steps below to set up and run the project locally:

Prerequisites

• Node.js: For frontend development.
• Python 3.7+: For backend development.
• ESP32 Development Environment: For IoT device programming.

Backend Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/RealChAuLa/TenantVoltAPI.git

2. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

   python -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate  # On Windows: env\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the server:

   python manage.py runserver

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   git clone https://github.com/sasithhansaka/TenantVolt-React-Django.git
   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.