Development of an Arduino based Energy Monitoring System to increase sustainability • Sustainable energy usage in universities across England is a primary goal of both the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) and Brunel University. • Both set out policies towards a reduction in carbon emissions. • Brunel University is working towards not only meeting targets – but being self- sufficient, reducing costs and reduction in wasteful energy usage. • 85% of first-year students stating “Universities should be more active in promoting sustainable development” (NUS, 2013). Shakeel Ghani
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Development of an Arduino based Energy Monitoring System to increase sustainability
• Sustainable energy usage in universities across England is a primary goal of both the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) and Brunel University.
• Both set out policies towards a reduction in carbon emissions.
• Brunel University is working towards not only meeting targets – but being self-sufficient, reducing costs and reduction in wasteful energy usage.
• 85% of first-year students stating “Universities should be more active in promoting sustainable development” (NUS, 2013).
Shakeel Ghani
PROBLEM DEFINITION
• This project seeks to develop a technological solution to reducing energy consumption on campus at Brunel.
• Specifically focusing on students living in halls and the amount of energy wasted in their kitchen facilities.
• “People are heavily influenced by what others around them are doing” - “providing people with feedback on their energy use” (Cabinet Office, 2011, p.18).
• There are several areas of energy use that may be better controlled in kitchens in halls of residence
• Electrical appliances in halls
AIM
The aim of this project is to analyse current methods set out by Brunel University to reduce energy consumption and to create a simple IS-based technology solution to enable students living in halls to monitor their energy consumption in their shared kitchens, and alter their behaviour as a result, reducing energy use.
OBJECTIVES
• Literature Analysis – Energy sustainability - Brunel University - Persuasive design - Sensor-based systems – IoT
• Design Products – Design methods used to create prototype
• Implementation/Prototype System – Arduino energy monitor prototype created with GUI and trigger
• Evaluation – Against requirements, objectives and personnel reflection
• Meetings the Aim – Arduino energy monitor prototype created in order to show feedback of energy usage of electrical appliances via GUI in halls in order for students to reduce their energy.