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(mainly related to tariff policy), business risk (the performance of power plants<br />

and networks, distribution reforms and management of technical and<br />

commercial losses), financial risk (cost recovery) and in attaining overall<br />

commercial viability. Negative marks can also be assigned (for example if the<br />

rate of losses is deteriorating).<br />

Table 17.9: Performance Ratings of the State Power Sector,<br />

Selected States<br />

State Score Rank<br />

Andhra Pradesh 55.81 1<br />

Gujarat 54.46 2<br />

Delhi 50.87 3<br />

Karnataka 46.92 4<br />

West Bengal 46.24 5<br />

Maharashtra 35.41 8<br />

Uttar Pradesh 24.38 18<br />

Madhya Pradesh 21.97 20<br />

Jharkhand 4 24<br />

Bihar –3.06 27<br />

Source: CRISIL and ICRA (2006).<br />

The levels of transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and own use of<br />

electricity in power stations in India, as a share of total electricity generation,<br />

are among the highest in the world. They compare with those in several<br />

countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and some countries in Eastern Europe. The<br />

combined rate was 32% in 2005 across India, but there is wide variation<br />

between states, with the loss rate in some states exceeding 50%<br />

(Figure 17.17). 20 The average rate in the OECD is 14% (about 2% for<br />

transmission losses, 5% for distribution losses and 7% for own use). Losses<br />

arise from insufficient investment in, and poor maintenance of, networks (they<br />

are estimated at around 17%) and from theft (the remainder, i.e. about 15% in<br />

2005). India is now making efforts to monitor and reduce losses. High losses<br />

(electricity generated but not paid for) render the sector financially unviable<br />

and detract from investment.<br />

17<br />

Private Investment<br />

Between 1991 and 2005, total investment in electricity-sector projects<br />

involving the private sector amounted to $20 billion. 21 Figure 17.18 shows that<br />

20. The 32% rate has been calculated using IEA statistics.<br />

21. Investment has been calculated using only projects in operation or under construction.<br />

Chapter 17 - Reference Scenario Supply Projections 525

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