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Restraining the DISCOM Losses- A Pragmatic Endeavor
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Keywords: Discoms, Technical Loss, Commercial Loss, AT&C Loss, Billing , Vigilance, energy audit.
Abstract
Losses in Distribution Companies (Discoms) can be categorized into Technical Losses and Commercial Losses, often referred to collectively as Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) Losses. Technical Losses: These occur due to the inherent resistance in electrical equipment and transmission lines. They are caused by: Power dissipation in transmission & distribution lines, Overloading of transformers and cables, Poor network design leading to longer transmission distances, Inefficient equipment, old transformers, and outdated infrastructure. Commercial Losses: These are primarily due to human and operational inefficiencies, including: Power theft (illegal connections, meter tampering), Billing inefficiencies (incorrect meter readings, underbilling), Low collection efficiency (delayed or unpaid consumer bills), Unaccounted energy losses (errors in energy accounting and auditing). Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) Losses: This is a key performance indicator of Discoms and includes both technical and commercial losses. High AT&C losses indicate inefficiencies in power distribution and revenue collection. This paper will provide pragmatic efforts to curb these losses using IT enabled services and policy-based decisions like: Upgrading infrastructure (better transformers, cables, meters), App development for Meter Reading, Asset Management and Vigilance based activities. Smart metering & prepaid meters to prevent tampering and theft, reducing illegal connections through strict enforcement, Improving billing & collection efficiency via digital payments, Feeder segregation & energy audits for better power management
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Prashant Dutta, Varun Vamney, Naveen Bharti, Mayank Singh, & Manish Srivas (March-2025). Restraining the DISCOM Losses- A Pragmatic Endeavor. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 10(3), b219-b232. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2503125.pdf
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Volume 10 Issue 3, March-2025
Pages : b219-b232
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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_304412
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2503125
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Research Area: Science and Technology
Author Type: Indian Author
Country: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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