Abstract
Iran’s electricity distribution network (EDN) includes three stages of generation, transmission, and distribution, with different types of input and output criteria and complex communications with both parallel and serial structures. This study formulates a Fuzzy Network DEA (FNDEA) model for assessing the efficiency of Iran’s EDNs components with sustainability considerations and uncertain data. In order to utilize all input and output criteria, this study also proposes a fuzzy linear programming model to determine the optimal lower bound for all input and output weights. Furthermore, appropriate policies are suggested based on the strengths and weaknesses of each EDN to improve its efficiency. Finally, a sensitivity analysis has been implemented to validate the proposed model. The results of the present study reveal that the transmission stage performed better than the generation and distribution stages. It also shows that the distribution stage has the greatest impact on the overall performance of Iran's EDN.
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