The collection of 95 illegal electricity connections in Shiraz during the 33rd National Mahitab Maneuver was carried out to combat illegal energy consumption in the region. This maneuver, which was a targeted action aimed at organizing electricity consumption and reducing losses in the electricity distribution network, was able to record 450,780 kilowatt-hours of energy.
Actions Taken in the National Mahitab Maneuver
During this operation, in addition to collecting illegal connections, 40 legal connections were also granted. The CEO of Shiraz Electricity Distribution Company, Ahmadreza Khosravi, emphasized the importance of this maneuver and stated that identifying violations and organizing connections are priorities for the electricity industry to maintain network stability and ensure fair energy supply. He added, "This plan, with a targeted and field-oriented approach, facilitates the identification and collection of illegal connections, improves consumption methods, and prevents energy waste, thereby playing a role in enhancing electricity consumption discipline."
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Results and Consequences of the Maneuver
In this maneuver, various actions were taken, including testing 110 agricultural well connections and installing 30 electricity meters. Additionally, 20 defective meters were replaced, which resulted in the collection of 33,665 kilowatt-hours of energy. Khosravi also mentioned the collection of 750 meters of cable and stated, "Implementing these actions alongside continuous monitoring of the network helps identify consumption deviations, reduce non-technical losses, and organize connections."
The Director of the Monitoring and Control Office for Electricity Measuring Devices in Shiraz, Mohammad Hazrati, also emphasized the monitoring of measuring devices and identifying cases that lead to incorrect recording of consumed energy. He said, "Replacing defective meters, examining tampered meters, and controlling unusual consumption, while helping to protect the rights of the company and customers, increases the accuracy of energy calculations and reduces non-technical losses in the network."
Khosravi concluded by stressing the necessity of simultaneously using various solutions for managing electricity imbalance and stated, "The continuation of Mahitab operations, reforming consumption patterns, and public cooperation in reporting suspicious cases of illegal electricity use can significantly contribute to achieving the goals of the electricity industry."
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