Sharp decline in power use, KSEB in tight spot

KOCHI: Among the many consequences of lockdown is its effect on power consumption in the state. With commercial establishments in the state downing shutters, the consumption of electricity has seen a steep decline. According to a report brought out by the Institute of Sustainable Development and Energy Studies (In-SDES), April saw the consumption hitting a five-year low.

While the daily average consumption in April 2019 was 80.997 million units (MU), it was 66.72 MU this year, a decline of over 22 per cent. This is when the projected rate for the year was 85.60 MU. The study has been carried out using statistics from KSEB State Load Dispatch Centre.