Kerala State Electricity Board
Coverage of Kerala State Electricity Board in the Nexus archive.
- Amid power crisis, workplace accidents pose stiff challenge to Kerala State Electricity Board
Accidents have claimed the lives of 8 KSEB staff and 10 contract staff this year, with primary causes including safety rule violations and carelessness. The Kerala State Electricity Board faces challenges amid a power crisis and workplace safety issues.
- Kerala power crisis: Regulatory panel urges KSEB to ‘improve’ electricity demand forecasts
Kerala's power crisis has prompted a regulatory panel to urge the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to improve electricity demand forecasts. The panel warned that incorrect demand and supply assessments could lead to operational challenges and financial liabilities, which would affect consumer retail tariffs.
- Drawing flak over power curbs, Kerala State Electricity Board seeks nod for procuring 200 MW for one-year period
The Kerala State Electricity Board is seeking approval from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to procure 200 MW of power for one year, with 100 MW each from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd and Power Pulse Trading Solutions Ltd at ₹5.96 per unit.
- PM E-DRIVE scheme: KSEB eyes stronger private participation in EV charging station roll-out in Phase II
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has proposed establishing 315 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 277 locations in Phase II of the PM E-DRIVE scheme, aiming for stronger private participation.
- NTPC Ltd’s BESS proposal under active consideration of KSEB
NTPC Ltd's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposal is under active consideration by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The review process indicates potential interest in advancing the project.
- Kerala rains: Water from Idukki Pambla dam released; residents along Periyar advised caution
The Idukki district administration in Kerala has opened the shutters of the Pambla dam as a precautionary measure following heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. Residents along the Periyar river are advised to exercise caution. The dam is operated by the Kerala State Electricity Board for power generation.
- Nine golden jackals found electrocuted near Kochi airport
Nine golden jackals were found electrocuted near Kochi airport, suspected to have died from a snapped Kerala State Electricity Board power line.
- Kerala State Electricity Board eyes short-term power purchases to meet peak demand till December
Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has petitioned the electricity regulatory commission for approval to make short-term power purchases from June 15 to December 31, excluding September, to address peak demand. The request aims to ensure sufficient power supply during high-demand periods until the end of the year.
- Kerala State Electricity Board eyeing more wind power
Kerala State Electricity Board has secured permission from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission to procure 300 MW of wind power within the state. The utility is likely to issue tenders for wind power project development soon.