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The rectification work of Sabarigiri Power Station is in progress. The system installed capacity INFRASTRUCTURE
increased by commissioning of Neriamangalam Extension Scheme, Kuttiyadi Tail Race Scheme,
Kuttiyadi additional extension scheme, Poozhithodu SHP, Ranni-perinad SHP, Peechi SHP and
renovation of. Kuttiyadi HEP, Idukki Stage I, Poringal Kuthu and Sholayar.

Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT & C) losses

5.100 During 2013-14 AT&C loss has come down to 15.00% from 15.30% in 2012-13. KSEB made
significant achievements in the field of reducing AT&C loss. From 2003-04 onwards AT&C loss was
considerably reduced by way of faulty meter replacement, intensification of theft detection, installation
of new substations and lines, up gradation and modernization of sub transmission and distribution
network through APDRP scheme. India’s network technical losses is 23.65% in 2013 compared to
world average of less than 15%. The impact of AT & C loss reduction during the last five years is
shown in Appendix 5.32. The decreasing trend of AT & C loss during the last 5 years can be seen
in Fig.5.9.

Fig 5.9
Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses(%)

Distribution

5.101 In the distribution segment, 54827 Circuit Kms of 11 KV lines, 277013 Kms of LT lines, 67804
nos. of distribution transformers and 1297450 street lights are existing. During the financial year
2013-14, 413500 service connections were given (against the target of 458130), 1855.95 kms of 11
kV lines (against the target of 3430 kms) and 3739 kms of LT line (against the target of 6900 kms)
were commissioned. The target and achievement of the distribution infrastructure during 2013-14 is
given in Appendix 5.33.

5.102 To improve customer satisfaction, Model Section Office concept was introduced and rolled
out all over the state. SMS based complaint registration system (SMS CRS) introduced for speedy
rectification of consumer complaints. A parallel run of ORUMA Net to provide anywhere payment for
LT consumers started at 78 electrical sections in Kerala. E-payment facility for HT/EHT consumers
is implemented. E-payment facility for LT consumers has been implemented since 23.04.2013.

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