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State’s energy requirement, peak demand to go up in 2024-25, says CEA

KSEB struggles to balance energy demand/supply; CEA projects energy req. to rise to 31,999 mu, peak demand to 5424 MW in 2024-25; KSEB's own projections slightly lower; State witnesses 3-4% increase in req. every year; Installed capacity rose from 2,891.72 MW in 2013-14 to 3,514.81 MW in 2022-23.

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Security breach at Idukki dam: tourist entry only in buggy cars soon

After the security breach at Idukki dam, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) hydel tourism wing has decided to allow tourist entry only in buggy cars.

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Kerala State Electricity Board to collect 10 paise per unit as surcharge in October

Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to collect 10 paise/unit surcharge in October to recover ₹41.57 crore in additional power purchase costs. KSERC regulations permit passing of surcharge to consumers in bills. Centre amended rules to make recovery automatic, setting 10 paise/unit as max surcharge.

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Chief Secretary submits report on power supply contracts

power supply crisis: Chief Sec. submits report on 'unapproved' contracts to Minister; Cabinet to take final call; KSEB urged govt to invoke Section 108 of Electricity Act. #Kerala #Electricity #DBFOO #KSEB #Cabinet #Krishnankutty

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Hydrogen project of KSEB: Nine firms present proposals

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Kerala rain: Ongoing wet spell brightens State’s hydel storage prospects

KSEB gets relief as wet spell brings storage in hydel reservoirs in Kerala to 45%. Combined storage in reservoirs improved from 37% in mid-Aug to 45% on Thursday. Storage still low compared to same day in 2020, 2021 & 2022. Rainfall revival in 2nd week of Sept. helped situation. KSEB…

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KSEB to track down defaulters, persuade them to join one-time settlement scheme

. KSEB launches OTS scheme to reduce arrears of ₹3585.69 cr. IT wing to prepare lists of defaulters. Chief Engineer to monitor progress. Scheme open till Dec 30 with reduced interest rates.

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No power tariff hike on the cards: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

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Security breach: KSEB inspects Cheruthoni dam shutters

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Lavalin hearing adjourned again in SC as CBI counsel ‘held up’ in another case

SC adjourns SNC Lavalin corruption case appeals against discharge of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. CBI says its lead counsel is held up in another case. Bench cautions CBI to bolster its appeal with “strong arguments” as two courts had discharged CM of any wrong-doing. The case concerns the loss…

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Security breach at Idukki dam: steps on to issue lookout circular

Police investigating security breach at Idukki Dam to issue lookout circular against accused. Idukki District Police Chief V.U. Kuriakose says probe is underway. Incident occurred July 22; accused allegedly placed locks on earthing strips of 8 high-mast lights & poured liquid on wire rope of dam shutters. KSEB officials discovered…

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Power tariff hike is inevitable: Krishnankutty

Kerala Power Minister K. Krishnankutty announced that an increase in power tariff is unavoidable, but the KSEB's demand of 40 paisa per unit for the next two years and 20 paisa for the following year will not be implemented. The government will try to minimise the burden on citizens while…

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Power generation from renewable sources increases by 26.6% last fiscal

Kerala's RE gen. up 26.6% in '22-23; total installed capacity rises to 3,514.81 MW. Renewable energy sources (small hydro, wind, solar) generated 2,169.06 million units (mu) in 2022-23, a 26.6% increase from 2021-22. Total installed capacity of State's power sector rose to 3,514.81 MW. #Kerala #RenewableEnergy #PowerGeneration

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Accused in Idukki dam security breach has left country: police

The police investigation into the security breach at the Idukki dam has revealed that the accused, a resident of Ottappalam in Palakkad who allegedly placed locks on the earthing strips of eight high-mast lights on the Cheruthoni and Idukki dams and poured some liquid on the wire rope of the…

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Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission likely to issue orders on power tariff revision soon

KSERC to issue orders on KSEB's tariff revision proposals in 2 wks; HC quashes provision allowing repayment of principal amount on bonds issued to Master Trust to be included in ARR.

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Only two offers for power supply under ‘swap’ arrangement

Two companies (APPCPL, Manikaran Power) agreed to supply power under 'swap' arrangement. APPCPL to supply 150 MW in Nov & 50 MW in Mar 2024. KSEB to return power during June-Sept 2024. Adani Power & DB Power quote ₹6.88/unit for 303 MW & 100 MW respectively. Short-term supply of 150…

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Flayed by fickle weather

Kerala's farmers face unprecedented weather aberrations: drought-like conditions, floods, and erratic rains. This has caused crop damage, delayed payments, and lack of water for irrigation. The State's reservoirs are at 36% capacity, and power cuts are likely. The ecological impact is more serious than food security, and farmers may be…

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Major security breach reported from Idukki dam

An unidentified person has placed locks on the earthing strips of eight high-mast lights on the Cheruthoni and Idukki dams, which the authorities consider a major security breach. A type of liquid was also poured on the wire rope of the Cheruthoni dam shutters.

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Bleak power prospects with no improvement in hydel storage despite monsoon revival

SW Monsoon revival not enough to improve hydel generation in Kerala; storage in Idukki & Pampa reservoirs at 32% & 34% respectively; KSEB attempts to conserve storage by keeping gen. to 8 mu; failed on Sep 1 with 27.20 mu; KSEB banking on costly power exchange purchases; hopes for NE…

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KSEB launches probe into 16-hour-long power failure at Pothupara in Peerumade

KSEB launches probe into 16-hr power failure in Idukki's Peerumade area after employees allegedly go on excursion. Residents file complaint to CM. KSEB starts internal inquiry, seeks report from Assistant Executive Engineer. KSEB to take action if negligence found. Parallel underground cable connection to be commissioned soon. #KSEB #Idukki #Peerumade…

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Two companies quote ₹6.88 per unit for medium-term contracts for power supply

KSEB has invited bids for 500 MW of power to avert a power crisis in Kerala. Adani Power and DB Power have agreed to supply 303 MW and 100 MW respectively at ₹6.88 per unit after a reverse bidding process. KSEB will finalise a decision and obtain approval from the…

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Reduce electricity consumption in evening hours: K. Krishnankutty

. KSEB urges public to reduce electricity use 7-11pm to avoid power restrictions due to low storage levels in hydel reservoirs. Unnecessary use of electrical equipment should be avoided to prevent restrictions. Combined storage is 35%, lowest in recent years.

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Govt. says ‘no’ to TOTEX model for smart meter roll-out

Govt opts for cost-effective model for prepaid smart meters in Kerala; KSEB to develop software, KFON for communication; 37 lakh consumers to be equipped in first stage; CM urges KSEB to avoid loadshedding; arrears of State PSUs, govt depts, local bodies to be settled. #Kerala #SmartMeters #TOTEX #KSEB #KFON #PinarayiVijayan…

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Reduce electricity use to avoid restrictions, Kerala State Electricity Board tells consumers

KSEB urges consumers to reduce electricity usage during evening hours to avoid power restrictions due to decreased supply from CGS. KSEB is procuring costly power through exchanges and is in process of arranging short/medium-term contracts. Bids floated for 200 MW, eyeing 500 MW through swap and 500 MW round-the-clock supply…

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Water level in Idukki dam drops to 2,330.34 ft, say KSEB data

Idukki reservoir water level nears lowest in 25 yrs; 62% rain deficiency. Total storage capacity at 30.41%. In past 25 yrs, only 3 yrs saw water level below 2,331 ft in Aug. Poor SW & NE monsoon in 2002, 2003 & 2012. IMD data shows normal rainfall 2,076.1 mm, district…

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