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Voith Hydro wins Rs 1.65 bn contract for Mankulam hydro project

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Voith Hydro Private Limited has secured a contract valued at Rs 1,647.5 million for executing electromechanical (E&M) works for the Mankulam Hydro Electric Project in Kerala. The tender was issued by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) in March 2024. The contract involves the completion of E&M works within two years. Located in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district, the Mankulam HEP – Phase I has an installed capacity of 40 MW and an estimated annual generation…

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KSEB plans to revive 163 MW Athirapally hydro project

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Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is working to revive the long-stalled 163 MW Athirapally Hydro Electric Project in Thrissur district. The project, earlier held back due to environmental concerns, has now received environmental clearance. KSEB’s board of directors has approved a revised plan for the project. A viability study is currently underway to assess the implementation. The hydro project is located on the Chalakudy river basin and is expected to cost around Rs 16 billion….

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KSEB invites bids under Dyuthi 2.0 scheme

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Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has invited bids for two packages under the Dyuthi 2.0 scheme for upgrading the state’s electricity distribution network.  The tenders, issued on March 25 and March 28, 2025, cover the material supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of low-tension (LT) line works using covered conductor rabbit on a turnkey basis. The last dates for bid submission are April 11 and April 19, 2025, respectively. The projects are expected to be completed…

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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…