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SUBSIDIES Several state governments in India provide electricity at Subsidised rates or even free to some sections. This includes for use in Agriculture and for consumption by backward classes. The subsidies are mainly as cross-subsidisation, with the other users such as industries and private consumers paying the deficit caused by the subsidised charges collected. Such measures have resulted in many of the state electricity boards becoming financially weak. GRIDS Though there is no single Electricity Grid in India, several states have joined together to form regional grids. Grid discipline is maintained in terms of voltage and frequency (49.5-50 Hz). The regional grids are being connected to form a national grid. The grids include both AC and DC high voltage links. =State in Focus - Karnataka= POWER PLANTS Hydro Power Plants India was one of the poineering states in establishing hydro-electric power plants, The power plant at Shimsa (Shivanasamudra) was established in 1902 and is one the first in Asia . Nuclear Power Plants Renewable Power Wind Thermal Power Plants Hybrid Power Plants TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION Transmission and Distribution services were being generally handled by the State Electricity Boards of the respective states. Recently under the pressure of the Central government, transmission and distribution services have been un-bundled from other aspects such as generation, leading to the formation of the ESCOMS (Electricity Supply Companies) which handle the transmission and distribution of electricity. In some states private entrprises have been allowed to purchase power directly from the generating stations, as in Karnataka . CONSUMPTION |
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