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Robert Mubiru
Robert Mubiru
Technical Non–Technical
Energy Loss . . . ?
Technical: Non–Technical:
A factor of network Theft . . .
component (bottom line)
characteristics Intervention to defraud
(Cable, Txs, etc) utility revenues
Mainly economic impacts Has moral, economic &
Optimisation of Network political connotations
Configuration Not as costly to address
Relatively Costly to Requires broad
address spectrum commitment
Cannot be eliminated Can be eliminated
UMEME Loss Reduction Strategy
1. Create Accountability Mechanisms :
(Administration)
TransparentReward Mechanisms
Business Unit Model (local accountability & knowledge)
METER
INSTALLATIONS
Loss Target vs. Performance
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Reg Tgt 32.0% 28.0% 25.5% 23.2% 20.7% 18.6% 17.0% 16.0% 15.0%
Actual Perf 30.0% 27.0% 26.1% 24.3% 21.3% 19.2%
The Challenge . . .
Challenges to Sustaining Acceptable Loss Levels
Technical
1. Growth – the I2R problem
2. Maintenance – budget vs. prudent practice
3. High Cost of reduction
4. Aged Networks
5. Optimisation of Networks
o Appropriate Voltages
o Future demand and growth forecast
Challenges to Sustaining Acceptable Loss Levels
Commercial
1. Metering Installation Security
2. Power Theft Culture - Affordability perceptions
o Utility Staff Collusion
o Customer Actions
o Illegal Operators
Kenya: 18.0%
Tanzania: 22.0%
Rwanda: 23.0%
ASPIRATION . . . !
Cyprus: 4.0%
Egypt: 11.0%
Kazakhstan: 8.0%
Paraguay: 6.0%
Proposals