Summary
This paper presents an empirical assessment of Time-of-Use (ToU) electricity tariffs in Jordan, combining smart meter data with medium-voltage (MV) feeder power-flow analysis to evaluate both consumer behavior and distribution network performance. The analysis covers large industrial consumers, aggregated industrial feeders, and public EV charging loads, enabling a differentiated evaluation of tariff impacts across varying levels of demand flexibility.
Read more Read lessThe results show that ToU tariffs improve tariff fairness by better aligning electricity costs with consumption patterns, particularly for highly flexible industrial consumers. However, widespread load shifting remains limited under the current implementation, as most consumers exhibit constrained operational flexibility and demand profiles already aligned with partialpeak periods. Importantly, the study reveals that significant off-peak load concentration by highly responsive consumers can lead to increased feeder loading, reduced load factors, and higher technical losses, even when system-level peak demand is reduced.
Overall, the findings demonstrate that while ToU tariffs are effective as a pricing and equity mechanism, their ability to deliver distribution-level benefits is highly conditional. The paper highlights the need for network-aware tariff design and complementary demand response measures to avoid unintended impacts on MV feeder performance and to ensure that economic incentives remain aligned with physical network constraints.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
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| Reference | C5_11931_2026 |
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| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of |
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| File size | 820 KB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
ALEBBENI Qusai - Irbid district Electricity Company; ABABNEH Bara - Irbid district Electricity Company; AHMAD Khalid - Irbid district Electricity Company
