Comprehensive Distribution System Loss Reduction Program for the DISCOs

The program aims to reduce technical, non-technical, and financial losses in the distribution system. Technical losses occur due to resistance and corona losses in conductors, as well as core and copper losses in transformers. Non-technical losses arise from inaccurate metering, defective meters, and tampering or illegal connections. Financial losses result from uncollected revenue and high borrowing costs. The structure of electric distribution losses is composed of system losses, non-technical losses, and financial losses. System losses include technical losses, non-technical losses, and financial losses. Non-technical losses are further divided into inaccurate billing, uncollected bills, and incorrect meter reading. Financial losses are comprised of uncollected revenue and high borrowing costs. Commercial losses are also a significant concern, including inaccurate billing, uncollected bills, and incorrect meter reading. Corrective actions for distribution losses focus on technical losses, including leveling distribution system loads by network re-configuration, power factor correction by capacitor placement, and installing new feeders, transformers, and substations. Leveling distribution system loads involves shifting some loads from heavily loaded feeders to lightly loaded feeders, which can be achieved through sectionalizing switchgear allocation and optimal switching allocation using distribution system analysis software. This approach is considered a first step for loss reduction with less investment. Power factor correction by capacitor placement improves the power factor, reducing power flow in a feeder and achieving system loss reduction. This can be visualized through reactive current compensation, where the receiving end and sending end of the feeder are connected through a capacitor. Installing new feeders, transformers, and substations involves supplying heavy loaded areas with new feeders, reducing the load on existing feeders. This approach requires a significant investment and must be carefully analyzed and evaluated to ensure a positive impact on loss reduction. The Palestinian Energy Project (PEP) aims to implement the Comprehensive Distribution System Loss Reduction Program for the DISCOs, which will help reduce technical, non-technical, and financial losses in the distribution system. The program will focus on corrective actions for technical losses, including leveling distribution system loads, power factor correction, and installing new feeders, transformers, and substations. By implementing these measures, the program aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the distribution system, reducing losses and improving the overall performance of the DISCOs.