Kerala’s small hydroelectric projects lose their way
KOZHIKODE: The power purchase bill of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) per annum is more than Rs 8,500 crore. The cumulative debt of the board as of February 1 was Rs 9,360 crore and its interest alone would come up to Rs 1,900 crore per annum.
In such a grim financial scenario, small hydroelectric projects (SHEPs), which have less environmental impact, and low maintenance and establishment cost, can play a vital role in state’s electricity production.
