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Theoretically optimal location of a distribution substation

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Hello, 
I have the following problem with the preliminary design stage of a residential area:

The software I use can calculate a theoretically optimal location of a distribution substation for low-voltage networks. This place is calculated as a "center of power demand" or "center of gravity" of electrical consumers.

If the substation locates in this optimal place, we can design 0.4kV distribution feeders with a minimum length and power losses in low-voltage feeders are minimal. 

I understand it’s almost impossible to put it exactly there, and I consider some sites nearby. But the architect believes that this is unacceptable in terms of landscape design and wants to place the substation in a far corner.

Who should be the arbiter in this situation?  DNO representative takes a neutral position.  Local authorities are completely on architect side, they do not care that long power cables will heat the atmosphere for many years to come.

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    IIRC most of the LV network losses end up attributable to the service cables from the LV mains to the houses. This on the basis that losses are I squared so the relatively fewer moments where the service cables are highly loaded tend to dominate.  A bit counter intuitive I know.  I think there was a study by somebody at Imperial College into this.  That would argue for shorter, larger service cables to reduce losses.
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    IIRC most of the LV network losses end up attributable to the service cables from the LV mains to the houses. This on the basis that losses are I squared so the relatively fewer moments where the service cables are highly loaded tend to dominate.  A bit counter intuitive I know.  I think there was a study by somebody at Imperial College into this.  That would argue for shorter, larger service cables to reduce losses.
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