Analytic hierarchy process approach in distribution utility local IRP

• Autores: A.S. Malik, C.U. Sumaoy
• Localización: International journal of electrical power and energy systems, ISSN 0142-0615, Vol. 25, Nº 8, 2003, págs. 623-631
• Idioma: inglés
• Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
• Resumen

  • A feeder-specific expansion investment plan of a distribution utility is analyzed for exploiting demand-side resource options using feeder- and time-specific marginal costs. The study found that with a utility-led demand-side management program where the utility shoulders the up-front capital and administrative costs while benefits are equally shared between the utility and participating customers, idle customer-owned standby diesel generating sets together with efficient cooling and lighting technologies appear as a viable options to meet current and projected demand. Demand-side resources prioritization based on their impact to monetary and non-monetary criteria (reliability, voltage quality and environmental) is accomplished with analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach. The customers' perception to each of the given decision criteria are solicited through customer survey.