Peak demand crisis: Kerala State Electricity Board to procure 300 MW for 25 years via Solar Energy Corporation of India
The Kerala State Electricity Board is set to procure 300 MW of renewable energy for 25 years through a Solar Energy Corporation of India scheme. The initiative aims to secure long-term power supply to meet peak demand during non-solar hours starting in 2028.
Why it matters
This highlights India's strategic shift toward long-term renewable energy storage solutions to stabilize power grids.
With the long-term needs of the State in mind, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is going ahead with plans for procuring 300 megawatts (MW) for 25 years under a scheme of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
While supply is expected to begin only in 2028 and will not help to alleviate the present power crisis, it is expressly meant to address peak demand. Keralam also stands to get the electricity at a tariff of ₹6.07 per unit.
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