Power theft detection in customer consumption using smart system

Abstract

Power theft is a big issue in developing countries. Stealing electricity is considered as a crime. Power theft in a country hits its GDP hard. So it is very important to prevent power theft for undisturbed supply of good quality power everywhere. This paper aims at designing and implementing a power theft detection system in customer and distribution side. Normally power theft is done by directly tapping power from the lines. This system helps in detecting the power theft and in locating the area in which power is stolen. With the help of sensors placed in respective regions power theft is identified and alert is sent to authorities. The ultimate goal is to prevent power theft and it helps in providing good quality power to legal users.