Powering Up for 2030: KSEB Plots a 10,000 MW Surge, Says Kerala Minister

Kerala is poised for a quantum leap in power generation, with the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) planning to meet a demand of up to 10,000 MW by 2030. Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty outlined the state's strategy, emphasizing an ambitious mix of renewable energy, grid modernization, and new-generation storage systems to deliver stable and sustainable power for Kerala's growing needs.

 

A few of the large projects include the second phase of the Idukki hydro project, the Sabarigiri Extension and Lakshmi projects, and an ambitious drive for solar and wind power. KSEB targets 500 MW of new solar, 530 MW of wind, and 1,500 MW of hydro capacity, as well as large battery energy storage and pumped storage plants to manage peak demand and integrate variable renewables. The state also invests in digital infrastructure upgrade, green energy corridors, and smart metering under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

 

Kerala today relies heavily on power import, but the new projects aim at enhancing self-sufficiency, reducing the cost, and easing the trajectory towards 100% renewable energy by 2040. Kerala is being projected as a national exemplar in clean energy and grid modernization through these, ensuring the state's energy security and sustainability in the next decade.

 

Source: UNI India, Renewable Watch, Mathrubhumi