Kerala State Electricity Board seeks nod for more power procurement
The Kerala State Electricity Board has requested regulatory approval to procure additional power to address an anticipated deficit between late 2026 and mid-2027. The board cites low reservoir levels and rising demand as primary reasons for the necessary short-term power purchases.
Why it matters
It highlights the challenges of energy security and infrastructure planning in the face of climate-related resource volatility.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has sought the State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s permission for procuring electricity for meeting a deficit anticipated between September 1, 2026, and May 15, 2027.
The rates proposed by the supplying firms are in the range of ₹9 per unit or higher. The Commission has scheduled a hearing on the KSEB proposal on September 3. The KSEB has submitted its proposal on the basis of a decision taken by its Core Committee which looks into matters related to power purchase.
The KSEB has proposed the short-term procurements from eight suppliers, covering the peak evening hours when demand is on the higher side.
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