Loss reduction in Indian rural distribution system by network reconfiguration

In recent year's losses in electrical distribution network, has become of prime concern for the utilities. Several methods have been proposed to reduce the losses, in past. In this paper a method based on network reconfiguration is proposed. Cost analysis is also preformed to show the amount of savings by reduction in losses. A practical case of Indian rural distribution network has been considered. The results show substantial amount of savings by reconfiguration.