CEB Shortfall of Rs 800 Million

6-8% of electricity production is lost on networks CEB annually. These percentages represent the sum of Rs 600-800 millions in terms of shortfall. "We try as best they can to reduce these losses. However, these losses are minimal compared to other more developed than ours, "said Balraj Narroo, Chairman of CEB to Le Matinal. "These losses are caused by our distribution system. Cables containing metals when they get hot, there are losses. This is especially on long distance cables that incurred losses. Within the organization, we have equipment to minimize leaks but can not finalize, "he said.

The CEB has 420,000 subscribers

If losses on the network of the Central Electricity Board (CEB) are mainly due to trechniques reasons, the peaks in electricity consumption accentuate the phenomenon, as explained Balraj Narroo. To date, the CEB has about 420,000 subscribers. So that in the recent past, the CEB has recorded a consumption peak 428 megawatts. Such a situation causes overheating of distribution cables, which increases the percentage of network losses.

To illustrate his point, Balraj Narroo take the example of a 220 volt cable from Port Louis to Rose Hill. According to him, to the electrical potential difference decreases and can be at 200 volts only. This affects almost all parts of the island. However, the CEB has facilities that allow it to minimize the damage.

In terms of electricity demand, the CEB has since 2012 of 237 megawatts on its network. By 2022, the agency will require 200 megawatts. Currently, the CEB can produce up to 574 megawatts, but the demand will be 702 megawatts by 2022.

On renewable energy, Balraj Narroo says there is a limit to what can be added into the network of CEB. Nevertheless, he believes that the gas turbines, coal plants, the use of heavy oil and renewable energy all have reason to be, especially with the growing demand.