Question

Which term is used for the loss of electricity due to technical reasons (like energy dissipation in transmission lines and transformers) and commercial reasons (like theft and poor metering) combined?

• A. Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) Losses
• B. System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI)
• C. Commercial Information System (CIS)
• D. Distribution Loss Factor (DLF)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) Losses

• AT&C losses represent the total power lost in the distribution system, encompassing both technical losses (inherent to the system) and commercial losses (non-technical, such as theft, non-billing, and non-collection). This is a critical metric for DISCOM efficiency.