Comparison of load growth prediction methods in distribution network planning

The distribution network planning is the process of gathering all the available information on the part of the network and, based on this information, creating the plan of constructing the new and reconstructing the existing distribution power system objects. This is a continuous process which should be revised every couple of years in order to include the most recent information on the current and future electricity load. In order to create a successful distribution electricity network development programme, it is essential to accurately predict electricity consumption in the future for each part of the distribution network. This paper discusses the load growth methods applied on the part of the Croatian distribution network “Elektra Kriz”.