Lack of power impacts annual growth rates, slowing the development of new businesses and inhibiting new investment. The demand for power can lead to new investments in large-scale power projects in addition to creating markets for smaller generators of power.

The purpose of this white paper is to present a master plan for a practical and cost-effective solution to maintaining the existing power infrastructure in good operating condition. This plan is applicable for all providers of electricity in the local community. The solution centers on the two most important aspects of power transformer maintenance:

• A diagnostic program
• A preventive maintenance program

The paper will show that these two aspects can be implemented economically without the purchase and use of expensive and complicated equipment.

The solutions presented have been implemented worldwide and have proven effective in reducing the cost of providing electricity.