Non-technical losses in distribution systems comprised about 2-3%, my estimate, of the total system losses. Total distribution system losses equals technical losses plus non-technical losses.
In my experience and some readings, I believe that non-technical losses can be minimized or mitigated by utilizing non-technical strategies.
1. Modeling and benchmarking technical losses thru computer simulations – if a [...]
Archive for the ‘Electricity Rates’ Category
29 Sep
Solving Non-Technical Losses Problem by Technical Methods
28 Aug
Bring Down Power Rates by UP
As a Filipino living outside the Philippines, I have missed some research development like the study presentation by University of the Philippines (UP) professors on Reducing Power Rates in Generation. I have so much respect for the researchers since some of them have been my professors in my unfinished PhD degree in power systems.
Their study [...]
15 Aug
Getting Lost with System Loss
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is calling for comments from various stakeholders on a new resolution they are proposing on reduction of distribution system losses incurred by Distribution utilities (DUs) which are Private Utilities (PUs) and Electric Cooperatives (ECs) in their operation of their service areas. Figure below is an extraction from the ERC [...]
14 Aug
Philippine Electric Cooperative Analysis : Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) and Annual MWh Sales
Economics tells us that having more sales tend to bring down the prices. The components of electric distribution tariff consists of different items. Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges are among basic fees that are collected from residential consumers. Figure below from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), illustrates the components of the total [...]
12 Aug
Philippine Electric Cooperative Analysis : Circuit Kilometer and Annual MWh Sales
In operating and planning electric distribution business, the expansion and demand growth must be intertwined. Expansion won’t happen if not demand driven. Increasing demand must be met by system expansion. The figure below is a graphical illustration of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (PECs) in year 2006, depicting their distribution line in circuit kilometers versus the [...]
22 Jul
Philippine Electric Cooperative Data
It is interesting to study the electric cooperatives’ data publicly posted in websites. The following websites provide these data:
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)
National Electrification Administration (NEA)
Primarily, the ERC data has the following columns:
1. Distribution line length in circuit-kilometers (ckm) – this item refers to the existing [...]
16 Apr
Critical Analysis of the Visayas Power Situation
Recent newspaper reports indicated that the Department of Energy (DOE) has deferred the launching of the commercial operations of Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in the Visayas region due to the report of an Australian firm, Intelligent Energy Systems (IES)). IES was commissioned by DOE to assess the readiness of the said region in [...]
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