A study on the mid-long term load forecasting method for power distribution planning

This paper explained a mid-long term load forecasting that can reflect the pattern of increasing loads when is planning the installation of lines and facilities in terms of distribution system. In the case of mid-long term models, unlike short-term models, additional social and economic variables are needed, so input variables should be selected through data analysis on input and output relationships. Then, this paper investigated existing used load forecasting models and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of them. Finally, this paper proposed a method of load forecasting mode for mid-long term distribution planning.