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Kerala Power Board Requests Approval to Purchase Higher‑Cost Power Amid Night Outages
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 08:18 PM
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The Kerala power board has approached the state government for permission to buy electricity at higher rates to compensate for recent night‑time load‑shedding.
The Kerala power board has formally sought the state government's nod to procure electricity at rates above the current tariff. The request comes after a series of night‑time load‑shedding episodes that have left households and businesses without power during peak evening hours.
Board officials say the higher‑cost power would be sourced from neighboring states or private generators to bridge the supply gap until the grid stabilises. They argue that the short‑term expense is necessary to avoid prolonged disruptions and to maintain essential services.
If approved, the board will have to adjust its financial plan to accommodate the increased procurement cost, which could affect tariff revisions for consumers later in the year.
Board officials say the higher‑cost power would be sourced from neighboring states or private generators to bridge the supply gap until the grid stabilises. They argue that the short‑term expense is necessary to avoid prolonged disruptions and to maintain essential services.
If approved, the board will have to adjust its financial plan to accommodate the increased procurement cost, which could affect tariff revisions for consumers later in the year.