Overview
- Kerala’s power minister, who spoke Sunday, said there will be no load shedding even as usage hit 117.15 million units and peak demand reached 6,033 MW.
- KSEB has asked the state regulator to approve long-term power purchase agreements with out-of-state suppliers, with a decision expected by April 22.
- The utility is also seeking permission to buy power at up to Rs 10 per unit and to use the term-ahead market, and it plans to secure about 250 MW through mid-May.
- Reports of nighttime cuts continue in some areas, which officials blame on local overloading and tripping, and households were urged to avoid high-power appliances from 6 pm to 11 pm.
- Officials say rooftop solar eases daytime load but pushes more demand to evenings, and the move toward long contracts marks a break from Kerala’s past caution over long-term deals.