The electrical system expansion planning for the eastern electrical region, Saudi Arabia

الملخص EN

This paper presents an optimal electrical system expansion planning for the Electrical Eastern Region (EER), Saudi Arabia.

The load demand forecast is presented.

The load duration curve has been determined.

The existing and committed generation system has been obtained.

By using screening curve, the most appropriate candidate units for expansion planning have been chosen.

The optimal generation expansion has been established, as well as the loss of load probability.