Analysis of investment planning in electricity distribution systems with GIS

Abstract

Efficient distribution of electrical energy is crucial in today's world. Geographic Information
System (GIS) software plays a significant role in determining the traceability and
measurability of electricity distribution. Distribution companies receive investment funds
from affiliated organizations to make investments in their service areas. This study analyzes
the effective utilization of these investment funds and the selection of appropriate areas for
investment through geometric and semantic data using GIS applications. In this study, an
investment plan was developed for the Seyrantepe neighborhood, a densely populated area in
the Karaköprü district of Sanliurfa province, where energy waste occurs due to unauthorized
energy consumption. Electrical grid and spatial analysis were conducted using the GIS system.
Three main criteria were considered in determining the relevant area: unauthorized energy
density, uninterrupted energy supply, and new subscription processes. The entire process was
carried out using GIS software, which involved defining an identity (project code) for the
planned area and conducting analysis and obtaining results through SQL queries. The
integration of electrical measurement circuits of subscribers and provision of quality and
uninterrupted electricity to new settlement areas were achieved through GIS-enabled
visualization using the software. Using this software, an investment plan was identified that
could reduce the region's unauthorized consumption and System Average Interruption
Frequency Index by approximately three times.