Economic Survey flags high T&D losses in power sector
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Last Updated: Jan 29, 2021, 06:00 PM IST
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India s T&D losses have been over 20 per cent of generation, which is more than twice the world average. The ideal level of T&D losses ranges between six to eight per cent.
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New Delhi: India s transmission and distribution (T&D) losses in the power sector are substantial and are very high compared to peer nations, flagged the Economic Survey for 2020-21. The T&D losses represent electricity that is generated but does not reach intended customers. India s T&D losses have been over 20 per cent of generation, which is more than twice the world average. The ideal level of T&D losses ranges between six to eight per cent.