The Latest Breaking News from KSEB

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

. 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.

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…

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…

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…