IIT Delhi Collaborates with ERLDC on Innovative AI Smart Home Energy System

The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi has teamed up with the Eastern Regional Load Dispatch Centre to develop an AI-enabled smart home energy management system. Aimed at optimizing electricity use and costs, the project includes a real-time tariff plan and emphasizes consumer empowerment, sustainability, and data security.

The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi has initiated a groundbreaking collaboration with the Eastern Regional Load Dispatch Centre to create an AI-enabled smart home energy system, according to official sources on Tuesday.

This innovative system will feature a real-time tariff plan, allowing electricity costs to fluctuate based on supply and demand, thereby optimizing usage for consumers.

Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, noted that the technology would automate load control, support demand flexibility, and enhance grid reliability, marking a pivotal step towards sustainable energy use and robust data security.

(With inputs from agencies.)