National Energy Policy - Final Draft - 14 Nov 2013

2030 the estimates of the distribution substation capacity, distribution transformer capacity, HVlines and MV lines will be 37,565MVA, 60,104MVA, 25,043 km and 187,825 km respectively.Table 4.7: Vision 2030 Distribution Expansion PlanYearPeakDemandPrimary SubstationCapacityDistributionSubstation CapacitySub-TransmissionLinesMV DistributionLinesMW MVA MVA km Km2010 1,227 2,241 4,688 655 31,1452020 4,755 11,888 19,020 7,925 118,8752030 15,026 37,565 60,104 25,043 187,825Source: KPLC Strategic Plan 2010/11-2014/15Notes: 1. Distribution substation capacity estimated at 2.5 times the demand,2. Distribution transformer capacity estimated at 4 times the demand,3. The lines estimate based on projection of the existing lines.4.5.4 Challenges in Distribution1. High end-user electricity tariffs including standing charges.2. High electricity connection charges. Despite efforts to subsidize the cost of connection tobetween KShs17,000/- to KShs35,000/-, this amount is still beyond the reach of majority of ruralconsumers.3. Vandalism of electric power infrastructure.4. Lengthy process of way-leaves acquisition.5. Encroachment of way-leaves trace.6. Weak distribution network characterized by limited redundancy and aging installations leading tofrequent and prolonged supply interruptions.7. Most of the distribution networks in major cities, urban areas and the coastal strip are overheadand therefore prone to frequent interruptions due to corrosion and climatic changes.8. High system losses.9. Illegal power line connections and theft of electricity.10. Physical plans in most cases do not provide an infrastructure corridor for electricity reticulation.11. High arbitrary levies charged by the public institutions on power infrastructures.12. Distribution system largely served by post paid metres.13. Lack of competition in distribution services leading to inefficiency and high prices.14. Lack of a legal framework for operationalization of open access.86 NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FINAL DRAFT NOVEMBER 2013