In 2022 – 2031, JSC “Sadales tīkls” will continue the reconstruction and modernization of the distribution system in accordance with the development trends of the industry and public demand.
It is planned to develop the use of innovative technical solutions in network renewal and to work on the development of a large smart grid. The activities are summarized in the “Distribution Network” electricity distribution system development plan 2022-2031. submitted to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for consideration.
The main goal of the company will continue to be to increase the quality and reliability of electricity supply. To do this, it is planned to ensure a 75% share of the insulated grid in the next decade, including the development of a low-voltage grid in 100% insulated capacity.
Every year, the company plans to renovate an average of 1,700 kilometers of power lines, while reviewing and optimizing the overall grid coverage.
During the development plan period, the amount of capital investments is planned in the average amount of 75 million euros per year.
It is planned to invest 78% of the total investment or approximately 58 million euros in the reconstruction and renewal of the electricity network. As a priority, the Distribution Network will implement those capital investment projects that will have the highest return on each euro invested in terms of safety and reduction of defects. Already next year, in 2022, 30% of the total funding is planned to be invested in a densely populated electricity network, including the reconstruction of the electricity network of the historical center of Riga.
“Our goal is to ensure high security and quality of electricity supply in the long run, so we carefully evaluate our capital investments: we invest where it is most needed and where the investment provides the greatest return, ie the greatest positive effect on economic development. Preparing distribution infrastructure for renewable energy production “It is also a precondition for achieving Latvia’s climate neutrality goals. Investments are planned in a timely, well-thought-out and even manner over a period of several years, choosing the most appropriate technical solutions,” says Sandis Jansons, Executive Director of Distribution Network.
With the modernization of the electricity network, it is planned to reduce the duration of unplanned power outages per customer (SAIDI) to 65 minutes by 2030 (by about 20% less than in 2020), and the number of unplanned outages (SAIFI) to 1.3 times per customer. customers (about 14% less than in 2020).
It is planned to close the program of smart electricity meters in the coming years, ensuring that smart meters will be installed in at least 98% of all “Distribution Network” system connections. Smart meters will provide a new level of service to system users, improve the efficiency of the system operator and provide unprecedented opportunities for system management, development and consumption monitoring. Smart meters also promote more energy-efficient use of electricity and are an important tool for reducing electricity losses in the system.
In the next decade, Sadales tīkls will also modernize the dispatching management system, ensuring higher quality and faster data exchange, more efficient electricity network management and, consequently, higher quality of electricity supply to customers.
In capital investment projects, the main emphasis is placed on investment efficiency, selection of the most optimal technical solution, technological development of the electricity network, intelligence, innovation and customer requirements.
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