Client:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
PITCO, along with International Resources Group (IRG), conducted GIS mapping of Islamabad Electric Supply Company’s (IESCO) distribution network from October 2010 to September 2015 under the USAID-funded Power Distribution Program. The project aimed to create a geometric network for asset management and load flow analysis, covering more than 4,500 kilometers of 11 kV HT and 0.415 kV LT lines and 878 transformers. The mapping included recording all assets on the network, such as substations, distribution transformers, conductors, poles, and service connections, to facilitate effective decision-making.
The project involved a detailed GIS survey and mapping of electrical consumers and network assets, including the identification of all consumers and their service connections. The GIS data was used to develop applications demonstrating various solutions in the power distribution sector, such as distribution network setup, load management, customer information, asset management, billing, and customer services. HT and LT load flow analysis was conducted to segregate technical and non-technical losses, followed by developing feeder rehabilitation proposals. The data collected was processed and exported to load flow analysis software, enabling accurate analysis and recommendations for improving network efficiency and reducing losses.
