Developments and Future Expansions Potential in the Electric Power System in ...Ravish P.Y. Mehairjan
Energy use in developing countries has risen more than fourfold over the past three decades and is expected to continue increasing rapidly in the future. This increase in energy use is necessary
and desirable, since energy services are essential for economic growth and improved living standards.
Electricity is one of the most important ingredients for social and economic development in Suriname.
The growth rate in Suriname is approximately 10% annually, and is higher than the demand forecast
in other countries in the region, which have typical values between 3% and 7%. There is a strong
relationship between economic growth and energy usage. Therefore electric utility’s duty is to
facilitate future growth by assuring a reliable and secured supply of electric power. In this context
there are interesting developments realized and forthcoming in the electricity sector in Suriname
induces by the rapid increase in demand for electrical power the coming years. In this first
contribution an overview of the main characteristics of the Energy Companies of Suriname (N.V.
E.B.S.) is given, followed by developments over the past 7 years in the electricity sector of Suriname,
and expansion potentials for the future. This technical article shares knowledge and experience for
practical and proven solutions in the electricity power sector of Suriname. Furthermore, as result of
the trend towards sustainability, reducing environmental pressure and other global concerns the
potential of alternative power sources will be touched. The use of energy efficient apparatus and
energy savings in T&D practices are highlighted. The business sectors are given opportunities to
explore the possibilities in the demand and supply business of the electric power industry in Suriname.
Improved Risk Analysis Through Failure Mode Classification According to Occur...Ravish P.Y. Mehairjan
Nowadays, risk-based asset management is
commonly adopted throughout electricity utilities as a business
model. Potential risks are registered, and after selection the
influence of the risk is assessed. This paper discusses the
possible shortcomings with regard to current risk assessment
methods. Based on an improved risk assessment approach, it is
shown that risk might be underestimated when the economic
loss of failures are not incorporated in the assessment.
Furthermore, with the advent of the intelligent networks of the
future (intelligent grid), the more user-centric requirements
should anticipate an improved risk assessment approach for
asset management.
Developments And Future Expansions Potential In The Electric Power System Of ...Ravish P.Y. Mehairjan
For Caribbean countries it is an important condition for their economic development to assure a secure and reliable supply of electricity. EBS is fully aware of the important role that the electric power sector plays for the development for Suriname. As utility member of
CARILEC, EBS has better chances to benefit from the
important changes Caribbean power sectors are witnessing. This first contribution has shared knowledge and experience of proven and practical solution in the Suriname electrical sector. Added to this it highlights the developments that the Suriname power sector has undergone, and additionally gives a glimpse of expansions potentials. EBS is continually planning and implementing projects in order to improve and create supply and transportation capacity to meet Suriname’s economic growth requirements and at the same time
fulfilling the need for security of supply. The growth rate in demand for power is high (8 to 10 %) in the last 3
years and expected to progress with this pace, which is the highest compared to several other Caribbean
countries. The coming year’s developments in the power sector of Suriname will be promising and
inevitable.