Table 1

Load profile of a small village (consisting of approx. 35–40 houses) [22].

S. No. Category Equipment Power rating (W)
1 Lighting Indoor lighting 60
Outdoor lighting 50
2 Cooling Fans and coolers 200
3 Appliances Refrigerators and freezers 300
4 Electronics Television and chargers 160
5 Heaters Cooking and water 400
6 Miscellaneous Water pumps 350
Iron 170
Music system 60
7 Total estimated load of a house (approx.) 1750

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