Analysis of Power Distribution Loss Using Non-Technical Methods at the ULP Bagan Batu
Keywords:
Electricity Distribution Losses, Non-Technical MethodsAbstract
This study aims to calculate the energy lost due to the handling of prepaid kWh meter disturbances in household tariffs. Non-technical losses are influenced by networks in homes and buildings that do not meet PLN specifications, causing power losses. This can be detrimental to PLN. Losses have become one of the specific parameters that PT PLN (Persero) always pays attention to. The higher the loss value, the lower the system efficiency. Therefore, various efforts must be made to reduce the loss value to achieve good efficiency, ensuring customer satisfaction and safeguarding PT PLN's revenue lost due to losses. The research results indicate that the kWh lost due to the handling of prepaid kWh meter malfunctions through direct connection over 30 days amounts to 312,971.2 kWh. The total energy loss, when converted into rupiah, amounts to Rp. 254,103,331. Losses due to prepaid kWh meter malfunctions accounted for 0.18% of the 1.19% non-technical losses in the first semester. Monitoring the turnover of spare prepaid kWh meter materials in malfunctioning units and monitoring unusable materials is one way to minimize non-technical energy losses due to malfunctions in prepaid meters without direct connection..
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