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Kerala Spends ₹10,000 Crore Annually on Power Imports Despite Ample Hydropower Assets

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to rely heavily on electricity imports, incurring an annual expenditure of nearly ₹10,000 crore, despite possessing significant hydropower infrastructure, including 61 dams and 42 hydroelectric stations. Officials point out that the state’s own generation capacity is insufficient to meet rising demand, particularly during summer months when water levels in reservoirs drop. Hydroelectric Read More…

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Kerala on High Alert as Power Crisis Looms Amid Scorching Summer

Thiruvananthapuram: As summer temperatures continue to soar, Kerala is grappling with a worsening power crisis fueled by surging electricity demand and transformer shortages. The state’s power grid is under immense strain, sparking concerns over frequent power cuts and voltage fluctuations in the coming months. With the mercury rising, households are heavily reliant on air conditioners Read More…