Integrated model of spatial and global load forecast for power distribution systems

This paper presents the methodology and the application of a market study model based on Geographic Information System for electrical load studies. Through a proper GIS interface designed to show electrical variables in a geographical basis, the integrated forecast module enables the study of specific market variables, such as load densities, growth densities, migration vectors, gaps between capacity and energy projection and others that are essential for the strategic and tactic analysis in power distribution utilities.