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@article{196169,
        author = {Mr. Varaprasad K. S. B and Mr. Ganesh Buridi and Mrs. M.D.L Saranya and Ganta Preeth Vardhan Teja and Medisetti Bhavana and Patnala Suresh Babu and Pulipati Hari Prasad and Madapureddi Sagar},
        title = {DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A REAL-TIME ENERGY MONITORING SYSTEM USING HC-12 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND ESP8266-BASED IOT CLOUD INTEGRATION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2475-2483},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196169},
        abstract = {This paper presents the development of a wireless real-time energy monitoring system that integrates long-range communication with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system is designed to measure key electrical parameters such as voltage and current and to compute power consumption continuously. An Arduino-based transmitter unit acquires sensor data and transmits it using HC-12 wireless modules, enabling reliable communication over extended distances. At the receiver end, the data is processed and displayed locally, and further transmitted to a cloud platform using an ESP8266 module for remote monitoring. This dual-level monitoring approach ensures both on-site and remote accessibility of energy data. The proposed system reduces dependency on manual data collection and improves the efficiency of energy management through continuous monitoring and data logging. The implementation demonstrates a cost-effective and scalable solution suitable for residential and industrial applications. The system enhances usability by combining simple hardware architecture with reliable communication and cloud-based visualization.},
        keywords = {Real-Time Energy Monitoring, Internet of Things, Arduino Uno, HC-12 Wireless Module, ESP8266, ThingSpeak, Power Measurement, Wireless Communication},
        month = {April},
        }