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Kerala announces electricity tariff hike of 16 paise per unit

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The Kerala government has announced a 16 paise per unit increase in electricity tariffs for the 2024-25 financial year, effective from December 5, 2024.  An additional hike of 12 paise per unit will follow in the 2025-26 financial year. This marks the fifth tariff increase under the Pinarayi government’s tenure since 2016. Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty stated that the hike is minimal and will not impact household budgets.  The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) had…

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Kerala’s Green Hydrogen Valley to be set up with Rs 185.42 billion investment

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The Kochi Green Hydrogen Valley project in Kerala is set to transform the state’s energy landscape with a total estimated investment of Rs 185.42 billion. The project allocates Rs 41.66 billion for the development of electrolyzer and ammonia plants, while Rs 126.87 billion will be directed toward renewable energy expansion. The project will be implemented in three phases: Phase I (2024-25) will focus on developing green hydrogen clusters and renewable energy for industrial electrification; Phase…