Power crisis in Keralam: KSEB gets nod for procuring 177 MW from NTPC Ltd for three-year period

As Keralam scrambles to secure power purchase deals to meet future electricity demand, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received permission to procure 177 MW from NTPC Ltd for a three-year period.

Under the procurement conditions approved by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, KSEB will receive 80 MW from Barh Stage-I and 97 MW from Barh Stage-II stations of NTPC Ltd for a period of three years from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029.

The Commission have its approval through an October 8 order.