KSEB not taking serious effort to tackle emerging power situation, says Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has criticized the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for not adequately addressing the state's emerging power situation. The Commission has ordered KSEB to conduct a detailed study to develop strategies for managing increased solar power penetration and peak demand. Additionally, KSEB is required to explore viable alternatives for capacity addition in power generation to avoid worsening the situation.
- ▪The Commission's criticism comes after Kerala recently emerged from a summertime power crisis.
- ▪KSEB has been directed to submit a study report within three months to address the power situation.
- ▪The average peak demand in Kerala exceeds 5,500 megawatts during evening hours, significantly higher than daytime demand.
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Mere weeks after Kerala emerged from the grips of a summertime power crisis, the State Electricity Regulatory Commission has pulled up the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for not taking any “serious effort to tackle the emerging power situation” in the State. The criticism has come in the Commission’s order dated May 21 on the truing-up of accounts of the KSEB for the 2024-25 fiscal.The Commission, headed by T.K. Jose, has found fault with the KSEB for its failure to accommodate the increased daytime solar power penetration in the grid while continuing to spend exorbitant sums on short-term power purchases to meet the higher demand during the evening hours.Detailed studyThe Commission has directed the KSEB to carry out a detailed study, if required with the help of the Central…
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