The challenges and panaceas to power distribution losses in Nigeria
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2020-03
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Faculty of Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
Abstract
Energy losses in the distribution network and its subsystems have been
issues of great concerns in Nigeria’s power sector. For decades, several
studies have been conducted on the challenges facing the power sector
in Nigeria with most focus directed on the distribution subsystems. The
major challenge in the distribution system is the high energy losses
which are detrimental to the techno-economic benefits of the power
systems. However, details of the distribution system challenges and the
probable solutions have not been efficiently presented. In this study,
some of these challenges are presented and the potential solutions are
proposed. The features of the Nigeria distribution network, the
technical and non-technical sources of losses as well as the identified
challenges are presented before discussing the potential solutions. The
panaceas so provided were from the understanding of some published
works and other related materials as well as the in-depth understanding
of the authors. This article can serve as a guide for the utilities and
stakeholders in the power sector for efficient management operations
and improved customer service delivery.
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A journal article
Keywords
Nigerian power system, Distribution system, Technical losses, Non-technical losses
Citation
Mohammed, O. O., Otuoze, A. O., Salisu, S., Abioye, A. E., Usman, A. M., & Alao, R. A. (2020): The challenges and panaceas to power distribution losses in Nigeria. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology, and Environment (AZOJETE), 16(1):120-136, Published by Faculty of Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Available online at https://azojete.com.ng/index.php/azojete/article/view/183