Less Power Waste Helps Save $2.5 Billion in Costs

Gradual power loss reduction in the distribution and transmission networks nationwide has helped the state-run Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission Company’s (Tavanir) save $2.5 billion in repair and maintenance costs in the past seven years, head of the company said.
“Electricity wastage has reduced 5.3% compared to 2014 when it was 15%,” Mohammad Hassan Motavalizadeh said, IRNA reported.
Substituting ageing equipment, lines, utility posts, cables and electric meters and fighting illegal use (theft) were among measures adopted by Tavanir to minimize the loss, he said.