Overview of Commercial Losses and How to Reduce it? | New Topic [2024]

In this note, we are going to learn about Commercial Losses in an Electrical System and How to Reduce these losses. Welcome to Poly Notes Hub, a leading destination for engineering notes for diploma and degree engineering students.

Author Name: Arun Paul.

What are Commercial Losses in an Electrical System?

Commercial Losses in an electrical system are those associated with the distribution and retailing of electricity that are not strictly related to the physical transmission and transformation of electricity.

These losses differ from technical losses, which are inherent in the physical processes of transmitting and distributing electricity, such as energy dissipation in transformers and power lines as a result of resistance and other technical reasons.

How to Reduce Commercial Losses in an Electrical System?

There are some techniques by which we can easily reduce these losses in an electrical system –

1. By upgrading Metering Infrastructure.
2. By strengthening Monitoring and Data Analytics.
3. By improving Billing Systems.
4. By enhancing Customer Engagement.
5. By strengthening Legal and Regulatory Frameworks.
6. By deploying Technology Solutions.
7. By improving Network Design and Maintenance.