Non-technical losses in electricity distribution: a bibliometric analysis

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bibliometric analysis, non-technical loss, energy theft

Abstract

This study aimed to provide an overview of the research on non-technical losses, presenting a bibliometric analysis of 392 studies in conference proceedings. The research was conducted using Scopus database from 1987 to 2019. The results showed an increasing trend in the number of publications on this subject, demonstrating the worldwide interest of the scientific community in non-technical losses. In addition, it was found that the predominant language in the writing of publications was English, the countries that most published articles in the area were India, Brazil and USA and the cumulative number of articles tends to reach 600 at the end of 2021. Developing countries are encouraging research in the area to reduce the damage caused by non-technical losses in electricity distribution, contributing to society as a large part of these costs are passed on to the consumer.

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Fernando de Souza Savian, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Fernando de Souza Savian received the title of Electrical Engineer from the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2015 and the title of Master in Production Engineering, also from the Federal University of Santa Maria, in 2018. He is currently a PhD student in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria. His main research is in the areas of non-technical losses in electricity distribution, photovoltaic energy and organizational risk management in incubated companies.

Julio Cezar Mairesse Siluk, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Fernando de Souza Savian received the title of Electrical Engineer from the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2015 and the title of Master in Production Engineering, also from the Federal University of Santa Maria, in 2018. He is currently a PhD student in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria. His main research is in the areas of non-technical losses in electricity distribution, photovoltaic energy and organizational risk management in incubated companies.

Taís Bisognin Garlet, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Taís Bisognin Garlet received the title of Chemical Engineer from the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2015 and the master's degree in Production Engineering, also from the Federal University of Santa Maria, in 2017. She is currently a PhD student in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Her main research is in the areas of photovoltaic energy management, performance indicators and organizational management.

Felipe Moraes do Nascimento, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Felipe Moraes do Nascimento received the title of Mechanical Engineer from the University of Passo Fundo in 2017. Currently he is a master's student in Production Engineering in the Federal University of Santa Maria. His main research is in the areas of energy management, strategic management, innovation and competitiveness, strategic planning and performance indicators.

José Renes Pinheiro, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria , Universidade Federal da Bahia

José Renes Pinheiro received the title of Electrical Engineer from the Federal University of Santa Maria in 1984 and the title of Master in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in 1994. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and a postdoctoral degree in Virginia Tech, VA, USA (2002). He is currently a volunteer professor at the Department of Electrical Energy Processing and a permanent professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria. He is also a visiting professor at the Federal University of Bahia. He is a founder and leader of the Grupo de Eletrônica de Potência e Controle (GEPOC) and deputy coordinator of the Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia – Geração Distribuída (INCT-GD). His main research interests include multilevel hybrid converters, UPS, telecommunication sources and servers, modeling and control of static converters, systems integration and soft switching techniques, power supplies and distributed power generation systems.

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Published

2021-06-01

How to Cite

de Souza Savian, F., Mairesse Siluk, J. C., Bisognin Garlet, T. ., Moraes do Nascimento, F., & Renes Pinheiro, J. (2021). Non-technical losses in electricity distribution: a bibliometric analysis. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 19(3), 359–368. Retrieved from https://latamt.ieeer9.org/index.php/transactions/article/view/3359

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