2. Input data for network development studies

Reliable data is a prerequisite for high-quality distribution network development studies.

In this context, the use of a high-performance geographic information system (GIS) is essential for understanding the organization and characteristics of existing structures. In the absence of such a system, it generally takes a very long time to model the detailed description of source substations, networks and MV/LV substations in a calculation tool. It should also be noted that these models can rarely be reused in subsequent studies.