In this paper,we focus on estimating electricity infeed (demand) for a distribution grid which is the main driver of the operational distribution losses for the DSOs. We note that accurate demand forecasting is not only important for DSOs but also a central concern for other players in the electricity market including generators
(for capital budgeting), transmission operators (to balance the flowof electricity in the network) and retailers (to manage their exposure to financial risks). Hence, our findings also provide the other players in the electricity supply chain with valuable insights and guidelines.