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The deregulated of electrical utility industry allow
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Quick Summary: Deregulated power systems move away from vertical integration (where one utility owns all stages) toward a competitive market structure. This involves unbundling the industry into distinct segments: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, allowing independent entities to participate in the value chain.
Deregulated power systems move away from vertical integration (where one utility owns all stages) toward a competitive market structure. This involves unbundling the industry into distinct segments: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, allowing independent entities to participate in the value chain.
Pmarket=∑Pgen — Total market power as sum of independent generation
Tcost=EnergyTransmittedFixedCost+VariableCost — Transmission pricing in open access
The restructuring replaces centralized control with a market-based mechanism. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) sell electricity into a power pool or via bilateral contracts, Independent Distribution Companies (DISCOs) operate local grids under open access, and the Transmission system (Transco) is typically maintained as a natural monopoly providing non-discriminatory open access for all market participants.
Unbundling of Generation, Transmission, and Distribution services.
Open Access allows third-party usage of existing transmission/distribution infrastructure.
Transition from cost-plus regulation to competitive pricing models.
Transmission remains a regulated monopoly due to high capital costs and economies of scale.
Increased operational efficiency through competition.
Better choice for consumers regarding supply.
Encouragement of technological innovation in power generation.
Increased market volatility in electricity prices.
Complexity in managing grid stability during high demand.
Potential for lack of investment in long-term infrastructure.
National grid load dispatch centers (NLDC/SLDC).
Power trading exchanges (e.g., IEX, PXIL in India).
Merchant power plants.
The 'single transmission system' refers to the regulated 'wires' company (Transco) that provides equal access to all players without favoring specific generators.
Deregulation, in the context of electrical utilities, typically refers to the restructuring of the industry to introduce competition.
C is correct — Deregulation mandates the separation of functional roles to promote market competition, enabling independent production, open-access distribution, and a common-carrier transmission framework.
Always remember that while Generation and Distribution can be competitive, Transmission typically remains a 'regulated natural monopoly' even in deregulated markets.