Co-operation in network planning and design

A reliable electricity supply is one of the pre-requisites for the modern way of life. The distribution network plays an essential role in providing electricity supplies, requiring large capital investment. In building, or reinforcing, the distribution network a wide variety of problems is invariably encountered, often involving other organisations. For example, an electricity-distribution system has to be planned so that it can be extended into new housing areas at their construction stages. The extension of housing and industry into rural areas may lead to the need for underground networks. The diversion of a minor road can require the resiting of some poles and pole-mounted equipment, while major road works such as motorways can involve considerable diversions or under-grounding of circuits, especially at medium and low voltage but also occasionally at high voltage.