Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) has approved a capital investment plan with a total outlay of Rs 64.78 billion for 2026–27.
The plan includes allocations of Rs 8.49 billion for generation, Rs 11.75 billion for transmission and Rs 16.69 billion for distribution works. As part of its storage and flexibility roadmap, KSEB has marked Rs 0.17 billion for the preparation of detailed project reports for pumped storage projects and Rs 1.70 billion for battery energy storage systems, aimed at storing surplus renewable energy generated during daytime hours. The plan also provides for Rs 0.52 billion towards the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and Rs 1 billion for the rollout of smart meters across the state.