Addressing the Prevailing Energy Crisis in Sri Lanka: A Case for Cost-Efficient Energy Consumption
K. A. Weerasooriya1, W. D. D. M. Wanniarachchi2, A. A. D. P. Nadeera3, D. G. J. C. Kularathna4, M. V. N. Godapitiya5, D. I. De Silva6
1K. A. Weerasooriya, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
2W. D. D. M. Wanniarachchi, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
3A. A. D. P. Nadeera, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
4D. G. J. C. Kularathna, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
5M. V. N. Godapitiya, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
6Dr. D. I. De Silva, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
Manuscript received on 29 April 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 08 May 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 May 2023 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2023 | PP: 102-109 | Volume-12 Issue-1, May 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijrte.A76200512123 | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.A7620.0512123
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Abstract: The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has significantly influenced people’s lives, leading to shortages of basic needs such as medicine, food, and fuel. The prevailing situation has taken the country further away from achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7, which is to provide affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Despite the potential for renewable energy, Sri Lanka’s key energy sources are primarily oil and coal. Therefore, the government had to revise the electricity tariffs recently to cover the cost of coal. As a result, most people are still unaware of the electricity bill value they expect at the end of the month. This study proposes a web-based system that focuses on the micro-level aspects of the problems mentioned above. The monthly electricity bill prediction is a vital component of this system, guiding users to adopt a cost-effective electricity consumption pattern. The system also operates an online donation program, aiming to provide long-term energy solutions to recognised rural communities, thereby addressing the issue of energy poverty in these regions. The work involved in incorporating these technologies into a web application is further explained in this research, accompanied by architectural diagrams. Furthermore, literature reviews were conducted to facilitate comparisons and interpret the results, ultimately leading to a definitive conclusion.
Keywords: Electricity Management, Rural Electrification, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development Goals.
Scope of the Article: Sustainable Structures