Kerala’s domestic power generation meets only 17% of demand; State facing 900 MW deficit: Electricity Minister
Kerala's Electricity Minister announced that the state is facing a 900 MW power deficit due to low reservoir levels and high demand. Despite growth in renewable energy, the state remains heavily dependent on external power procurement.
Why it matters
The energy crisis underscores the vulnerability of regional power grids to climate-related factors like the El Nino phenomenon and the challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy.
Kerala’s domestic power generation presently meets only about 17% of the State’s daily electricity requirement, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
The article reports government statements and data regarding energy infrastructure without editorializing.
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