A reliable and continuous supply of electrical energy is necessary for the functioning
of today’s complex society. Because of the increasing consumption and the extension of
existing electrical transmission networks and these power systems are oper
ated closer and
closer to their limits accordingly the possibilities of overloading, equipment failures and
blackout are also increasing, furthermore, we have an additional obstacle which is that
electrical energy cannot be stored efficiently, so, electrical energy should be generated only
when it's needed.
Due to the fact that world is facing a lack of oil reserves and the difficulties related to
have alternative sources to generate electrical power, then, electrical load forecasting is
considered as a crucial factor in electrical power system either from economical or
technical point of view on both planning and operating levels.
This research introduces a short term electrical load forecasting system by using
artificial neural networks with a simulation in Matlab environment in addition to an
interface for the system and all that is depending on previous load data and weather
parameters in Tartous province.
