Power sector reforms and technology adoption in the Indian electricity distribution sector

摘要: Abstract More than two decades since the reform process was introduced in Indian power sector, distribution losses are still higher desirable levels, and continue to pose challenges for viability of entire sector. Adoption loss reduction technologies (LRTs) is crucial address high and, improve quality reliability supply. These, turn, can raise consumer satisfaction also help utilities improving their financial performance. Although sector reforms, implemented through a number policy regulatory initiatives, emphasize performance improvement, LRT adoption by has generally remained limited. Conceptualizing technology reforms from new institutional economics perspective, this paper provides systematic approach identification classification barriers guide future reforms. Based on literature review stakeholders’ survey, thirteen identified classified at three levels governance – utility sector-consumer interaction. Further, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) used rank barriers. Results suggest that should focus improvement utility-level governance, unlike present sector-level governance.