The Electricity Issues in India

Hello Everyone !!!

India is world's 3rd largest producer and 3rd largest consumer of electricity in the world.

 Some Facts :--
  • The national electric grid in India has an installed capacity of 360.788 GW as of 31 August 2019. 
  • Renewable power plants, which also include large hydroelectric plants, constitute 34.86% of India's total installed capacity. 
  • During the 2018-19 fiscal year, the gross electricity generated by utilities in India was 1,372 TWh and the total electricity generation (utilities and non utilities) in the country was 1,547 TWh.
  • The gross electricity consumption in 2018-19 was 1,181 kWh per capita.

 Challenges in Electricity Sector :--

  • Large gap between demand and supply.
  • High losses due to transmission and distribution losses, commercial losses due to theft and improper meter reading.
  • Lack of latest technologies like AMR (Auto-meter Reading), smart sensors, smart micro-grids, FACTS devices etc.
  • Lack of earthing wiring in rural areas.
  • Less focus on electricity generation by renewable sources.
  • Quality of power in terms of frequency regulation.
  • Inefficient power plants.
  • Delays in bill payment, electric meter tampering, lack of awareness for conservation.
  • Lack of control and coordination on tariffs by Public Sector Units.
  • Inadequate last mile connectivity.
  • Coal supply affected by monopoly of Coal India, primitive mining techniques, theft, corruption, poor coal transport infrastructure etc.

 Government is putting efforts to solve the challenges of the electricity sector. Some good results will definitely come in limelight soon.
Thank you !!!

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