Carnegie Mellon University
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Dr. Rahul Tongia
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Draft – Subject to Change
The Indian Power Sector Today – Salient Features
–112 GW capacity –
–Per capita consumption only
~350 kWh
–Growth of 10% annually
required
–Industrial/commercial demand
–Over ½ of rural homes not yet electrified
–Loss-making state-owned utilities (billions
of $ losses)
–High “T&D” losses
–Theft estimated ~10-15%
–Undergoing reforms to improve
performance
–Newest Elec. Act 2003 might give exit
strategies for captive generation
Source:
World Bank (2003)