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Despite summer rains, electricity demand in Kerala remains high
Kerala will not impose load shedding despite record power consumption due to intensifying summer heat and increased use of induction cookers.
The Electricity Regulatory Commission is reviewing the KSEB's power purchase plans amid concerns about costs and demand estimations, especially during the election and exam period.
Even during monsoon, Kerala's peak hour demand continues to hover near the 4000 megawatts (MW) mark.
Even when summer was at its peak, there was a marked fall in daily consumption that KSEBL attributes to responsible behaviour by consumers.
There was a decrease in evening peak-hour consumption by 117 megawatts, diminishing the necessity for sector-wise power regulation.
With power consumption in Kerala breaking records, KSEB is forced to purchase electricity from sources outside the state.
On May 2, daily consumption set a new record of 114 MU.
The power consumption in the state is around 16 times higher than what was earlier, he added.
Power Minister K Krishnankutty will meet CM Pinarayi Vijayan on August 24 to decide on the extreme step of load-shedding if the crisis doesn't end.
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