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@article{198505,
        author = {Harshal Sanjay Kumbhare and Omkar Ghanashyam Shinde and Anurag Sanjay Aher},
        title = {Design and Implementation of an Automated Prepaid Electricity Billing System using GSM Technology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {8530-8534},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198505},
        abstract = {The rising cost of electrical energy and the operational inefficiencies of traditional billing systems remain a major concern for both utility providers and consumers. Traditional methods rely on manual meter reading, which is inefficient, prone to delays, and lacks user-controlled consumption. This research addresses these challenges through the design of an automated Prepaid Electricity Billing Meter system integrating an 8051-series microcontroller, a digital energy meter with pulse output, a GSM communication module, and an automatic relay-based load control unit. The system enables real-time monitoring of energy units, remote account recharging via SMS, and automatic power cut-off upon credit exhaustion. We review relevant literature, identify gaps such as the lack of high-accuracy metering and automated mitigation, and propose a comprehensive solution for transparent energy management. The expected outcome is a "use-as-needed" electricity scheme that eliminates manual intervention and promotes efficient energy utilization.},
        keywords = {Prepaid Meter, 8051 Microcontroller, GSM Modem, Remote Recharge, Automatic Cutoff, Energy Meter, Embedded System.},
        month = {April},
        }