VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

JNANA SANGAMA, BELAGAVI -590 014

Mini-Project Report on
“ELECTRICITY BILLING SYSTEM”

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Submitted by

CHETHAN K 4SM21CS022
LIKITH S 4SM21CS048
PRAJWAL K N 4SM21CS074
PRAJWAL N 4SM21CS075
Mini-Project Guide Mini-Project Coordinator
Prof. Shruthi M K B.E, M.Tech. Prof. Pushpalatha M B.E, M.Tech.
Asso.Prof., Dept. of CS&E, Asst. prof., Dept. of CS&E,
S.J.M.I.T, CHITRADURGA . S.J.M.I.T, CHITRADURGA.
HOD
Dr. Krishnareddy K R
Professor and Head, Dept. of CS&E,
SJMIT, Chitradurga.

2023-2024

S.J.M VIDYAPEETHA ®
S.J.M INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Recognized by AICTE,
New Delhi and Approved by Government of Karnataka)
NAAC Accredited with ‘B++’ Grade
P.B No.73, NH4 Bypass Road, Chitradurga – 577 502
 ABSTRACT

Electricity consumers are often faced with the problem of inaccuracy and delay in monthly billing
due to some drawbacks. Thus, it is essential to have an efficient system for such purposes
via electronic platform with consideration to proximity. The proposed system automates the
conventional process of paying electricity bill by visiting the Electricity Board which is tiresome
and time consuming. It is also designed to automate the electricity bill calculation and payment for
user convenience. The system is developed with Java swings as the base programming language
which can be used to develop websites, web applications and web services. The Microsoft
Structured Query Language (SQL) server is also used for creating back-end database. The system
would be having two logins: the administrative and user login. The administrator can view the
user's account details and can add the customer's information of consuming units of energy of the
current month in their account. The Admin must feed the system with the electricity usage data into
respective user’s account. The system then calculates the electricity bill for every user and updates
the information into their account every month. Users can then view their electricity bill and pay
before the month end.
 CONTENTS

Chapter No CHAPTER NAME Page No

1 INTRODUCTION 1-2

1.1 OBJECTIVES 1

1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT 2

1.3 EXISTING SYSTEM 2

1.4 PROPOSED SYSTEM 2

2 SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENT 3

3 METHODOLOGY 4-5

REFERENCES 6
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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Electricity Billing System is a software based application, designed as a software-based application to

modernize and streamline the billing process for electricity consumption. The primary objectives
include computerizing billing operations for efficiency and accuracy, focusing on calculating units
consumed and corresponding charges. This system aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for
consumers by eliminating the need for manual paper bills and physical visits to offices for payment.
Key features include high-speed performance, data sharing capabilities, and security provisions,
making it a user-friendly alternative to traditional methods while reducing administrative workload
and resource usage.

1.1 OBJECTIVES

1) Automation of Billing Process: The primary goal is to computerize the electricity billing system to
eliminate manual handling of bills and reduce the need for staff visits.

2) Efficiency and Accuracy: Improve the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of the billing process by
automating meter readings, calculations, and bill generation.

3) Customer Convenience: Enable customers to view their billing details, update their information,
and pay bills online, thereby saving time and effort.

4) Resource Optimization: Reduce human effort and resources by eliminating paper bills, reducing
the number of staff required, and enhancing overall system performance.

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1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT

The current manual electricity billing system faces several challenges:

 Tedious Process: Maintaining paper bills manually is laborious and time-consuming.

 Staff Dependency: Requires staff visits for meter readings, bill delivery, and payment
collection.
 Inefficiency: Involves redundant data entry and is prone to errors.

1.3 EXISTING SYSTEM

The existing electricity billing system involves:

 Manual Processes: Staff visit customer premises for meter readings and payment collection.
 Multiple Steps: Data collection, computation of consumed units, bill preparation, and payment
collection are separate processes.
 Resource Intensive: Requires significant human resources, leading to inefficiencies and increased
costs.

1.4 PROPOSED SYSTEM

The proposed computerized electricity billing system aims to:

 Eliminate Paper Bills: Manage all billing records electronically, reducing paperwork.

 Automate Processes: Automatically calculate bills, penalties, and rents without manual intervention.

 Enhance Customer Convenience: Enable online bill payments and eliminate the need for office
visits.

 Reduce Operational Costs:Minimize the need for extensive staff involvement and streamline
operations.

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CHAPTER 2

SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Hardware Requirements:

1. Processor: Intel Pentium V or higher
2. Clock Speed: 1.7 GHz or more
3. System Bus: 64 bits
4. RAM: 16GB
5. HDD: 2TB
6. Monitor: LCD Monitor
7. Input Devices: Standard keyboard, Compatible mouse

2.2 Software Requirements:

1. Operating System: Windows 10

2. Database: Microsoft SQL Server
3. Front End: Java core/swings (NetBeans)
4. Back End: MySQL

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY
The development of an Electricity Billing System aimed at modernizing and simplifying the billing
process for consumers and the electricity department. The project emphasizes computerizing billing
operations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility. Key objectives include automating the
calculation of units consumed and corresponding charges, eliminating the need for paper bills, and
facilitating online payment processes. The system is designed to reduce manual effort and resource
consumption significantly, leveraging features such as data sharing, automated penalty calculations,
and secure user access. Hardware and software requirements are detailed to ensure optimal system
performance, utilizing technologies like Java for the front end and MySQL for the backend. Overall,
the project aims to overcome the limitations of traditional billing systems by introducing a user-
friendly, efficient, and automated solution beneficial to both consumers and service providers alike.

The development and implementation of the Electricity Billing System will follow
these steps:

System Analysis: Evaluate existing processes and identify inefficiencies.

System Design: Create a comprehensive system design including database schema and software
architecture.

Implementation: Develop the system using Java (NetBeans) for the front end and MySQL for
the back end.

Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing to ensure functionality and reliability.
Deployment: Deploy the system and ensure smooth operation in real-world scenarios.

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1. Implementation:

 Develop the system using a programming language and database management system

 Implement the system components and integrate them

 Conduct unit testing and integration testing

2. Testing and Quality Assurance:

 Conduct system testing, performance testing, and security testing

 Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards

 Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders

3. Deployment and Maintenance:

 Deploy the system in the production environment

 Provide training and support to users

 Monitor system performance, fix issues, and make updates.

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REFERENCES

[1] “Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution” by S. N. Singh

[2] “Electric Power Systems: A Conceptual Introduction” by Alexandra von Meier

[3] “Electricity Economics: Regulation and Deregulation” by Michael J. Grubb

[4] “Electric Power Systems” by B. M. Weedy, B. J. Cory, N. Jenkins, J. B. Ekanayake, and G. Strbac

[5] “Database Management Systems 3rd Edition” by Raghu Ramakrishnan

[6] “Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction” by Ahmad
Hemami

[7] ”Power System Engineering" by Nagrath and Kothari

[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWitVuW2D1o&t=4s

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