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• TITLE: Proposed Measures to Mitigate Energy Interruptions in Residential Sector

  AUTHORS: Abdullah M. Al-Shaalan

  KEYWORDS: Energy Interruptions, Residential Sector, Losses, Severe Power Outages

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol.5 No.6, June 20, 2017

  ABSTRACT: This study investigates and analyzes the electric energy interruptions impact upon the residential sector in Riyadh city, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) resulting from severe power outages. The study results show that this sector which constitutes about 54% of the Saudi Electric Company in the Central Operating Area (SEC-COA) will suffer enormous tangible and intangible losses should occur in specific times, seasons and last for longer durations. The results obtained for the costs of these energy interruptions reveal a time-dependent non-linear outage cost variation. In order to reduce these energy interruptions and hence mitigate their adverse effects and consequences, the study proposes proper practical measures and solutions without compromising the consumers’ needs and convenience.