Download - Electricity measi correction
![Page 1: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Challenges in the Tamil Nadu Electricity Sector
![Page 2: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Agenda
• Historical Overview• Current situation in Tamil Nadu• Challenges in the Electricity Sector
• Generation• Transmission• Distribution
• Institutional
![Page 3: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
The Past –1990’s
![Page 4: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
1990 - 2003• 1990’s- State electricity boards in a mess –
• lack of electricity generation, power cuts, no investments in critical areas.
• GoI recognized the seriousness of the situation& passed the Electricity Act in 2003• Allowing private sector participation in all areas
of the electricity sector…• It was hoped this would change the situation and
energize the electricity sector!
![Page 5: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Tamil Nadu 2012
![Page 6: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Unfortunately…
• Despite the reforms…• Electricity supply has not kept with Electricity
Consumption• Scheduled power cut 1 hour in Chennai• Unscheduled power cut 8-10 hours in other
parts of Tamil Nadu• Agricultural and Industrial production affected• Affecting daily lives
![Page 7: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
![Page 8: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
The Future…?
![Page 9: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
The Blame Game…
![Page 10: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Tamil Nadu Electricity Sector
![Page 11: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Tamil Nadu Electricity Sector was Previously a single entity – Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB)
TNEB
![Page 12: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Disaggregated into …
Generation DistributionTransmission
![Page 13: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
HELPLESS CONSUMERS
TANGEDCO AND TANTRANSCO
Regulator - TNERC
![Page 14: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Challenges in the Electricity Sector
![Page 15: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
•Demand: 12,000 MW
•Supply: 8000 MW
•Shortage: 4000 MW
Electricity Generation
![Page 16: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Environmental Clearance
• Udangudi TPS (2 x 800 MW)
• Cheyyur project
![Page 17: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Land Acquisition
BHEL’s projects in TNe.g. Vallur Thermal Power Project North Chennai Thermal Power Station
![Page 18: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Water linkage
Tamil Nadu naturally water deficit state
![Page 19: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Fuel linkage• Shortage of coal production
- Coal India Limited (CIL) • High cost of imported coal• Getting Right of Way
![Page 20: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Delays & Costs overrun
• e,g, Cheyyur Power Plant
• BHEL
![Page 21: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Transmission
![Page 22: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
•Inadequate evacuation facilities – no 400 KV transmission lines to evacuate generated capacity
•Projected T & D losses are 18.5%
•Scope of future generation projects is therefore hampered
Challenges
![Page 23: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Transmission Congestion
• Lack of transmission capacity
• Limit the quantum of power
• E.g. Gujarat Urja Videsh Nigam Ltd. (GVNL)
![Page 24: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Grid Stability • Consumption and overdrawal causes grid instability
• Wind, Tangedco
![Page 25: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Distribution
![Page 26: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
![Page 27: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Operational Costs
• Loss Rs. 200 crores everyday
• Depends on loans for paying salaries etc.
• Loses 95 paisa per unit on 3029 MU
![Page 28: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Subsidised power
1. Agricultural sector subsidy
- Rs.250/HP/annum but now it is Rs.1750/HP/annum with a hike of about 589%
2. Hut Sector - Unmetered
Total Accumulated Loss Rs. 45,000 crores
![Page 29: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Theft
![Page 30: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Non-Existent Meters for Agricultural Sector And Huts
• 32,83,987 Nos.• large number of meters non-functional
![Page 31: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
• Manpower Shortage
• Lack quality and Technical knowledge
Institutional factors...
![Page 32: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Institutional Contd…
![Page 33: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Who will be our Saviours?????
![Page 34: Electricity measi correction](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022070321/558c3067d8b42a5e5e8b4592/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Finally…
Nothing will change unless…Consumers demand quality service from utility
providersBy forcing the political setup to improve
electricity systems And making Tangedco accountable & Regulator
independent.