Accidents have claimed the lives of 8 KSEB staff and 10 contract staff so far this year, notes KSEB. Primary causes include safety rule violations and carelessness.
Commission notes that any decision on power purchase based on incorrect demand and supply position is likely to result in operational challenges and financial liability that ultimately gets reflected in retail tariff of consumers
KSEB plans to complete five BESS projects – two in Kasaragod, one each in Kannur, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram – by October.
Kerala to receive 200 MW from Sunday under short-term power purchase deal
Regulatory commission gives approval for revisions to bidding framework
Power shortage and the need to ensure uninterrupted supply during the ongoing football World Cup prompt board to boost power generation despite storage constraints
The power utility has approached the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission requesting its approval for procuring 100 MW each from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd and Power Pulse Trading Solutions Ltd at ₹5.96 per unit
The KSEB has proposed establishing 315 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 277 locations in Phase II.
To secure 300 MW to meet the peak-hour demand for the period from January 2027 to December 2031
KSEB plans to extend its inspections across the State to address similar violations.
However, no surcharge will be levied on monthly-billed consumers