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Figure 44: Source of Installed Capacity and electricity generation 2020-21

Source: Survey Calculations based on data from Central Electricity Authority. Includes both Utilities and captive
plants. Thermal includes gas, steam and diesel.

Figure 45: Energy loss in transformation, transmission and distribution and
unaccounted for as a percentage of Net energy available for supply

Source: Central Electricity Authority
8.78 The energy losses in transformation, transmission and distribution during the year 2019-
20 was at 20.46 percent for all India which was highest for the North east region - 29.98 percent
(figure 45). In order to prevent such losses the government has mandated electricity distribution
companies to undertake quarterly energy accounting through a certified energy manager which