Delhi cut power losses from over half of supply to first-class grid

An IEEE Spectrum article details how Delhi's power distribution for over 20 million people went from losing more than half its generated power to inefficiency and theft to first-class operation. Fixes included insulated multi-conductor cables, accurate metering, easier bill payment and political will.

• In the early 2000s Delhi lost over half its generated power to inefficiency and theft
• Replacing bare overhead wires with insulated cables made illegal tapping much harder
• Accurate records, convenient bill payment and staff training also cut losses
• Success required technical resources, planning, enforcement and political will