Methods and systems for restoring power based on forecasted loads

A fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) system for use with a power restoration system coupled to a power distribution network, the FDIR system configured to:

• generate fault information about at least one zone in the power distribution network;
• receive forecast information about the power distribution system;
• identify at least one alternate source of power for the at least one zone;
• and
• generate a restoration plan based on the fault information and the forecast information.

A method for restoring power to a power distribution network, said method comprising:

• identifying at least one zone within the power distribution network;
• predicting a first energy demand of the at least one zone;
• identifying at least one alternate source of power for the at least one zone;
• identifying at least one switch within the power distribution network capable of supplying power from the at least one alternate source to the at least one zone;
• and
• generating a restoration plan for restoring power to the at least one zone.