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Optimization of Electric Power Distribution in Ilorin Metropolis

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  • T.O. Aliu

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria)

  • S.F. Issa

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria)

  • K. Issa

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria)

  • Y.T. Owolabi

    (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Electricity supply to the people in Ilorin has been faced with a lot of inadequacies and often met with several complains by the consumers (IBEDC 2016). This research optimized the efficiency level of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in Ilorin using Linear Programming approach. Newton Gregory Interpolation Method was used to develop an efficiency distribution model. MATLAB and MAPLE were used for numerical computation of results. The findings reveled that IBEDC in Ilorin, has not been functioning to the best of their capacity. The study was able to predict future efficiency levels for the next five years (2022-2026) in the following order 72.16%, 75.84%, 80.22%, 93.43% and 93.43%. Based on this work, it is recommended that IBEDC in Ilorin need to ensure effective distribution of energy received from the Generating Companies (GENCOS), devoid of unnecessary lost. Government and policy makers are also advised to engage in an effective, verifiable and accountable investment towards ensuring allocated resources geared towards boosting power generation are judiciously used for targeted purposes to ensure and measure the growth in the power sector with time.

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  • T.O. Aliu & S.F. Issa & K. Issa & Y.T. Owolabi, 2024. "Optimization of Electric Power Distribution in Ilorin Metropolis," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(5), pages 474-485, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:5:p:474-485
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