PESCO Load Shedding Schedule: A Comprehensive Overview

The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has recently released a detailed load shedding schedule. This schedule is crucial for residents as it provides insights into the electricity supply interruptions across different areas based on the losses incurred by each feeder. With over 1,300 feeders in the province, understanding how load shedding works can significantly help consumers manage their electricity usage and expectations.

PESCO Load Shedding Schedule 2024

The recent load shedding schedule from PESCO offers a clearer understanding of the extent to which electricity cuts are implemented across different areas. Various factors influence how these cuts are structured and their duration.

1. Urban Areas

Urban regions tend to experience lower transmission losses, with interruptions typically ranging from 0 to 4 hours of load shedding per day. This is largely due to better infrastructure and efficient energy use in these areas.

2. Suburban and Rural Areas

Conversely, suburban and rural areas experience more significant load shedding, often ranging from 6 to 16 hours. These regions generally have less robust infrastructure, leading to higher losses and consequently longer load shedding hours.

Load Shedding Categories and Feeder Losses

Understanding the feeder loss categories can help consumers anticipate their electricity supply interruptions:

• Less than 20% losses: Minimal load shedding of 2 hours, usually affecting urban centers.
• 20 – 30% losses: Feeder interruptions around 4 hours of load shedding.
• 30 – 40% losses: Affected feeders may experience up to 7 hours of power cuts.
• 40 – 60% losses: Feeders may incur up to 12 hours of load shedding.
• 60 – 80% losses: Increased interruptions of up to 16 hours in rural areas.
• More than 80% losses: The most affected feeders can expect up to 20 hours of load shedding daily.

Factors Influencing Load Shedding

Several factors play a role in the implementation of load shedding schedules:

1. Power Theft: One of the major contributors to long hours of load shedding, especially in rural areas. PESCO faces challenges in recovering losses due to unauthorized usage.
2. Non-Payment of Dues: Outstanding bills often lead to increased load shedding in specific areas where consumers default on payments.
3. Grid Capacity: The ability of the grid and substations to handle the electricity demand also determines load shedding levels.

Strategies to Reduce Load Shedding

PESCO encourages measures to minimize electricity losses by:

• Improving Bill Recovery: Implementing stricter measures for bill collection and reducing theft.
• Infrastructure Improvements: Upgrading the electrical grid to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Public Awareness: Informing consumers about energy-saving practices to reduce demand during peak hours.

The load shedding schedule is dynamic and frequently updated based on the levels of losses reported from each feeder.

Conclusion

Understanding the PESCO load shedding schedule is vital for effective energy management. By staying informed, consumers can better plan their daily activities around potential power interruptions. For more details on managing your electricity bills, you can check the Sui Gas Bill page for additional resources.