1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
This project is to highlight the uses of statistics and its techniques in analyzing data in respect of electricity, and forecast the future consume two pattern.
1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The study deal with consumption of electricity in Kwara State Ilorin undertaking. The data available is that of units consumed in [KWHX 10] between 1989 – 2003. The data was extracted from account and sales department of NEPA Ilorin Districts office.
1.5 AIMS AND OBJECTIVE
To identify and fit model for the study and forecast monthly value for it.
To test the variation with the year
To test for the average consumption of electricity on monthly basis.
To analyze time series of monthly power consumption in Kwara State [Ilorin undertaking].
1.6 PROBLEM AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
There are many limitation that hinder the extent at which research can carried out one of which is inadequacies of textbook especially relating to the topic. Another problem encountered is the negative attitude of the management of the chosen case study, feeling reluctant to supply accurate record of the authority.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Consumer: Any person or corporate body supply with electricity by the NEPA.
Residential Domesic Consumer: A consumer who use the premises exclusive as a residence house.
Commercial consumer: A consumer who use his premises for any purpose other than exclusively as a residence or as a factory for manufacturing goods.
Industrial consumer: A consumer who use it for manufacturing goods e.g. global soap and detergent company.
1.8 ABBREVIATION USED
N.E.P.A – National Electricity Power Authority
E.C.N – Electricity Corporation of Nigeria
N.D.A – Niger Dam Authority
M.W. – Mega Watt
K.V. – Kilo-Volt