Lana Wong, A Review of Transmission Losses in Planning Studies August 2011
Transmission losses refer to the amount of power lost as electricity travels through power lines from the source to loads. In 2011, the California Energy Commission published a report reviewing how transmission losses are calculated and applied in long-term planning studies. The report found that accurate accounting of losses is important for resource planning and procurement as loss estimates can impact the costs and quantities of generation required to meet demand.
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Lana Wong, A Review of Transmission Losses in Planning Studies August 2011
Transmission losses refer to the amount of power lost as electricity travels through power lines from the source to loads. In 2011, the California Energy Commission published a report reviewing how transmission losses are calculated and applied in long-term planning studies. The report found that accurate accounting of losses is important for resource planning and procurement as loss estimates can impact the costs and quantities of generation required to meet demand.