ENERGY

      Till a few years ago the only resource used for power generation in Kerala was its vast hydro potential. Given the limitations on hydel projects the State had to look for alternative options like thermal plants to meet the rising demand. The diesel plants at Kozhikode, Brahmapuram and naphtha based thermal plant at Kayamkulam were there on the anvil at the end of Eighth Plan. The installed capacity of power generation at the end of the Eighth Plan was 1508.50 MW.

Generation

      The Ninth Plan was formulated with the objective of achieving self-sufficiency in power supply, improving its quality, reliability and bringing about economies and efficiencies.

      Power development programme in the Ninth Plan followed the underlying strategies.

  • Acceleration and completion of on going and new-generation schemes to augment the generating capacity of the KSEB system from 1508.5 MW to 2086 MW.


  • Prioritizing and completing the on going transmission schemes.


  • Strengthening the distribution system and undertaking system improvement programme in urban areas.


  • Encouraging selective independent power producers in joint venture and in the private sectors. A capacity addition of 856 MW was targeted through this route.


  • Along with the addition of 350 MW at Kayamkulam by National Thermal Power Corporation, the total available installed capacity was expected to reach 3304.5MW by the end of the Ninth Plan.
      An outlay of Rs.2671 crores was earmarked to energy sector for the Ninth Plan. Out of this Rs.2547 crores was intended for KSEB, Rs.119.50 crores for ANERT, Rs.4 crores for EMC and Rs.0.50 crores for Meter testing and Standard Laboratory.

      During the Ninth Plan 13 hydel projects and 2 diesel-based thermal projects with KSEB involvement, 4 hydel projects and 4 thermal projects with private participation were taken up for implementation. The details of installed capacity and power generation and present status are detailed in Table 1.

Table 1

Status of Projects Undertaken in the Ninth Plan

Name of the Project
Installed Capacity (M W)
Generation (MU)
Remarks
HYDEL
1
 Lower Periyar
180
493
 Commissioned in 1997
2
 Madupatty
2
6.4
 Commissioned in 1998
3
 Poringalkuthu LB Extn.
16
74
 Commissioned in 1999
4
 Kakkad
50
262
 Commissioned in 1999
5
 Kuttiadi Extn.
50
75
 Commissioned in 2001
6
 Malampuzha
2.5
5.6
 Work completed but commercial operation not yet started due to Technical reasons
7
 Azhutha Diversion
57
 Overall progress -82%,work held up due to issues with contractor
8
 Vazhikadavu diversion
24
Overall progress -83.67%, work held up due to issues with contractor
9
 Kuttiar diversion
37
 Overall progress - 26%. Work terminated with the contractor. Revised As pending with the Board.
10
 Vadakkepuzha-Diversion
12
 Revised Administrative sanction accorded
11
 Kuttiadi tailrace
1.5
 Work in progress. Lagging behind the schedule
12
 Chineese participation
12.6
31.6
 4 - pilot projects in progress
13 Malankara
10.5
65
 Work in progress. Lagging behind the schedule
14 Small/Mini projects of KSEB (8 Nos.)
28
77.5
 Preliminary stages
  THERMAL
1
 Brahmapuram
106.6
401.8
 Commissioned in 1997
2
 Kozhikode
2128
870
 Commissioned in 2000
3
 Kayamkulam
350
2100
 Commissioned in 2000
PRIVATE
HYDEL
1
 Karikkayam
15
72.7
Work stopped since 1998
2
 Bhoothathankettu
16
61.5
 Work stopped since 1995
3
 Kuthumkal
21
79
 Commercial generation started
4
 Ullumkal
7
34.1
 Work stopped
THERMAL
1
 BSES
157
1100
 40.5 MW commissioned in 2000
2
 RPG Kasargod
20
140
 Commissioned in 2001Commissioned in 2001
3
 EDL-DC power
107
735
 No progress
4
 Kannur power projects.
530
3078
 No Progress



      With the addition of 964.1 MW, the available installed capacity has reached 2472.6 MW. Details of projects commissioned during the Ninth Plan period are shown in Table 2.

Table 2

Physical Achievements in Generation during Ninth Plan

Year Projects Capacity (MW) Physical Achievements in (MW)
1997-98 1. Brahmapuram-Thermal (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Unit)
85.28
2. Lower Periyar (Hydel)
180
3. Madupatty
2
Total
267.28
1998-99 1. Peringalkuthu LBE (Hydel)
16
2. Brahmapuram - Thermal (5th Unit)
21.32
3. Kayamkulam (Thermal) Central sector NTPC
230.6
Total
267.92
1999-00 1. Kakkad Hydro
50
2. Kozhikode Diesel
128
3. Kayamkulam Thermal (NTPC)
119.4
4. BSES Kochi-Thermal (Private)
40.5
Total
337.9
2000-01 1. Kuttiadi Etxn (hydel)
50
2. Kasargod Power plant (Thermal)
20
Total
70
2001-02 (up to 30-9-2001) 1. Kuthumkal (private)
21
Total
21
GRAND TOTAL UP TO 30-9-2001
964.1


The details of the existing power generation stations are furnished in Table 3.

Table 3

Existing Power Plants

  Name of the plant Location Installed capacity (MW) Year of commissioning Designed Potential
(MU)-Avg.
Hydro plants
1
 Pallivasal Muthirapuzha
37.5
1951
284
2
 Sengulam Muthirapuzha
48
1955
182
3
 Panniar Muthirapuzha
30
1964
158
4
 Neriamangalam Muthirapuzha
45
1963
237
5
 Peringalkuthu Chalakkudy Basin
32
1960
170
6
 Poringalkuthu LB Chalakkudy Basin
16
1999
74
7
 Sholayar Chalakkudy Basin
54
1968
233
8
 Sabarigiri Pamba
300
1967
1338
9
 Kuttiadi Kuttiadi
75
1972
268
10
 Idukki Periyar
780
1986
2455
11
 Idamalayar Idamalayar(Periyar)
75
1987
380
12
 Kallada Kallada
15
1994
65
13
 Peppara Karamana
3
1996
11.5
14
 Madupetty Muthirupuzha
2
1998
6.4
15
 Lower Periyar Periyar
180
1997
493
16
 Maniyar Pamba
12
1994
35
17
 Kakkad Pamba
50
1999
262
18
 Kuttiadi Extn Kuttiadi
50
2001
75
19
 Kuthungal Muthirapuzha
21
2001
79
Total Hydel
1825.5
6809.9
KSEB -
Thermal Plants
1
Brahmapuram
Kochi
106.6
1998
746.2
2
KDPP
Kozhikode
128
1999
896
Wind plant
1
Kanjikode
Palakkad
2.03
1995
4
 
Total installed Capacity (MW)
2062.13
8453.1
IPPs & Central
1
 Kayamkulam NTPC
350
1999
2100
2
 BSES
40.5
1999
284
3
 Kasargode Power Plant Kasargode
20
2001
140
Total IPP's
410.5
2524
1
 Import MW (avg.)
402
3518
Total
2874.63
14495


      In line with the national policy the State Government also promoted Independent power projects with private investment. Accordingly, thermal projects by BSES Kochi and RPG Kasargod and Hydel Projects at Maniyar and Kuthungal were taken up for implementation.

      Including the IPPs and import the State has attained an installed capacity of 2854.63 MW with average power generating capability of 14495 MU.

      The following small/mini hydel projects having a total capacity of 12.6 MW were initiated with technical and financial assistance of HIC/INSHP China during the Ninth Plan. All the projects mentioned below are progressing.

Name
Capacity (MW)
1. Chembukkadavu I
2.70
2. Chembukkadavu II
3.75
3. Urmi Stage I
3.75
4. Urmi Stage II
2.40

      Withdrawal of thermal power from IPPs, NTPC - Kayamkulam and diesel power stations of KSEB resulted in increase in the cost of generation from 144.7 paise/unit at the beginning of the Ninth plan to the level of 211 paise/unit in 1999-2000. In addition to the above the average cost of transmission and distribution increased to 58.5 paise per unit.

      In addition to the power generated in the state, Kerala is entitled to get a share from central pool which is being delivered through the lines of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited. The details are given in Table 4.

Table 4

Supply of Power from Central Pool

Name of stations Installed Capacity Kerala's Share
1. Ramagundam - STPs
2100 MW
16.7%
2. Neyveli Lignite Corporatin
1470 MW
18%
3. MAPPs
340 MW
5.32%
4. KAPPS
440 MW
8.6%
Total
4350 MW


Supply and Demand

      The Power system witnessed an average annual growth rate of 7.5% based on the past trends. During 2001-02 the expected peak load was 2855 MW and demand was 2490 MW. The projected demand for 2006-07 is 3574 MW.

Transmission and Distribution

      The physical achievements in transmission during Ninth Plan, existing transmission infrastructure, physical achievements in distribution and status of the distribution facilities as on 2000-01 are furnished in Tables 5, 6, 7 and 8 respectively.

Table 5

Physical Achievements during Ninth Five Year Plan in Transmission Sector

Particulars
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
Total
Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment
220 KV Susbstations(Nos)
5
2
3
2
1
1
Nil
Nil
3
Nil
12
5
110 KV Substations(Nos)
30
8
20
9
19
7
36
19
31
3
136
46
66 KV Substations (Nos)
7
2
Nil
1
2
Nil
3
Nil
12
2
24
5
220 KVDC line (Circuit KM)
548
283
562
178
388
158.5
Nil
Nil
88.6
Nil
1586.6
619.5
110 KV DC lines(Circuit Km)
565
207
704
150
565
112.93
487
173.82
369.4
58.33
2690.4
702.08
66 KV DC (Circuit KM)
63
25
Nil
1.2
98
Nil
59.23
Nil
74.44
12
294.67
38.2


Table 6

Transmission Infrastructure

Facilities Operated Under construction
400 KV Substation(Nos.)
1
..
220 KV Substation(Nos.)
11
3
110 KV Substation(Nos.)
83
30
66 KV Substation(Nos.)
95
12
33 KV Substation(Nos.)
6
58
400 KV lines CKM
260
..
220 KV lines CKM
2578
213
110 KV lines CKM
3466
1388
66 KV lines CKM
2912
300
33 KV lines CKM
59
794


Table 7

Physical Achievements during Ninth Five Year Plan in Distribution

Particulars
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
Total
Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment		 Target Achieve
ment
Number of service connections including Agriculture

190000
287588
308015
392668
334000
390512
500000
410997
200000
176498
1532015
1658263
Agricultural connections (Nos)
10000
14260
10000
21149
16000
20711
20711
16856
6341
79317
11 KV lines (Circuit Km)
3000
582.7
1800
1606.85
1800
917.18
1100
1250.47
3800
380.55
11500
4137.75
LT Lines (Circuit Km)
5548.8
5957
4000
6302.7
7550
6700.75
7000
2384.81
18550
26894.1
Erection of transformers (Nos)
2000
853
2000
1326
2000
1580
7550
1871
3300
521
11050
6151
Street light insulation (Nos)
17000
17076
17585
29233
18000
48859
58700
47522
58700
16087
169985
158777

Table 8

Distribution Infrastructure


Particulars
Total availability
11 KV lines (Circuit KM)
30246
LT Lines (Circuit KM)
189237
Number of distribution transformers
31846
Total number of electric connection
63.77 lakhs
Number of households electrified
47.8 lakhs



      Even though all the villages in Kerala were electrified by the year 1979, 23% of the households still remain without electric connection. Total number of consumers under all categories increased from 36.98 lakh in the 1992 to 46.86 lakh in 1996 and 63.77 lakhs in March 2001. The per capita consumption at the beginning of the plan was 224.18 Kwh and achieved the level of 300.54 Kwh during 2000-01.

Pattern of Power Consumption

      An analysis of the pattern of electricity consumption reveals that the number of domestic consumers has increased by 33% over a period of four years since 1996-97, whereas the share of domestic consumption has come down to 46% during 1999-2000 from 48.5% in 1996-97. At the same time total share of the industrial consumers (LT, HT and EHT) increased from 31.74% to 35% during the same period.

Table 9

Pattern of Energy Consumption

Category
1996-97
1999-00
Changes in pattern of consumption over the decade (%)
Energy sales (MU) In % of total Energy sales (MU) In % of total
Domestic
3405
48.50
4526
46
33
Commercial
650
9.26
819
8
26
Public Lighting
110
1.57
178
2
62
Irrigation & Dewatering
329
4.69
375
4
14
Public Water Works
161
2.29
257
3
60
Industrial L.T.
494
7.04
622
6
26
Railway Traction
0
0
0
18
0
Bulk Supply
137
1.95
173
2
26
Outside Supply
0
0
0
0
0
H.T. & E.H.T.
1735
24.70
2825
29
63
Total
7021
100
9793
100


Average tariff

      KSEB has been maintaining relatively a low tariff structure as hydro power was the main source of generation and due to low hydel system cost. But significant changes in the energy mix put pressure on the tariff rates to increase.

      The tariff rates were revised periodically by the Board. During the Ninth Plan tariff rates were revised in 1998, 1999, 2000 and in 2001. The revision of tariff in the year 2001 envisaged an overall increase of 25% in the tariff.

      The transmission and distribution losses at the beginning of the Ninth Plan were 20.3% and it decreased to 18% by the year 2000-01.

      The revenue from the sale of power is quite inadequate to meet the revenue expenditure. Investment requirement is mainly met from borrowing from lending institutions like LIC, REC, IDBI, SIDBI, PFC and by issuing Non SLR bonds (see Table 10).

Table 10

Year-wise Details of Source of Funding during Ninth Plan


Sl.No Particulars 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02
1
 a) Loan from State Government under section 64 of Electricity Supply Act 1948
21105
12465
1105
15000
19000
b) Loan from REC Ltd.
3847
9074.15
26871.4
24000
40000
2
 Borrowings under Section 65
2500
a) Loan from LIC of India
5787
10793.09
3000
3000
3000
b) Assistance from IDBI
7283
2478.27
5171.87
12500
12500
c) Loan from PFC
5140
938.32
617.59
1450
4200
d) Loan from Banks through REC
6479
644.23
2154.85
10000
10000
e) Loan from SIDBI
272
11030.47
981.4
1000
1000
f) Foreign Currency Loan (EDC)
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Power Development

      Tenth Five Year Plan proposes Rs.3500 crores for Energy Development. Out of which Rs.3425 crores is meant for investment by Kerala State Electricity Board, Rs. 70 crores for ANERT, Rs.4.25 crores for Energy Management centre and Rs.0.75 crores for Meter testing and Standard Laboratory. The Annual Plan 2002-03 provide Rs.600 crores for Energy sector. Of which Rs.589 crores is meant for Kerala State Electricity Board Rs.10 crores for ANERT, Rs.0.75 crores for Energy management centre and Rs.0.25 crores for Meter Testing and Standards Laboratory.

The following ongoing power generation schemes are proposed to be completed during the Tenth Plan period:

HYDEL GENERATION SCHEMES

1. Malankara Small Hydro Electric Project (10.5 MW-65 Mu)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.840.00 Lakhs)
(Outlay for 002-03 - Rs.790.00 lakhs)


      The scheme envisages the construction of a dam toe powerhouse at Malankara. The execution of the dam is almost over under the Muvattupuzha Valley irrigation Project. It is proposed to utilise the tailrace discharges from the Moolamattom powerhouse of Idukki Hydro Electric Project and run off from 153.5 Sq.Km. of its own catchment above the dam site for irrigation. The water requirement for irrigation is to be released through cannals on each bank. The power generation from the Malankara small schemes is to be limited to the balance inflow after irrigation releases in dam toe power house through a power outlet.

      Construction of Powerhouse is in progress. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2002.

      An outlay of Rs.840 lakhs is earmarked for the Tenth Plan out of which Rs.790 lakhs is intended for the Annual Plan 2002-03.

2. Kuttiadi Tail Race (3.75 MW - 15 MU)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.900 Lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.900 Lakhs)

      The project envisages utilisation of the tailrace discharge of the existing Kuttiadi Hydro Electric Project for power generation in a power station to be constructed downstream, over a head of 21 M. Apart from the power station a diversion weir and channel arrangements and penstock are also required for the project.

      Construction of the power channel and allied works has been completed. Other works of component structures have been already started. The scheme is expected to be completed during 3/2002.

      An outlay of Rs.900 lakhs is included under the Tenth plan and the entire outlay is proposed for the Annual Plan 2002-03 for clearing the commitments.

3. Kuttiar Diversion (37 MU)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.400 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.150 lakhs)

      The scheme envisages diversion of waters of Kuttiyar (Muvattupuzha basin) to Idukki reservoir by constructing a diversion weir of 61 m long & 14.5. m high and an unlined diversion tunnel of 2696 m long for augmenting the power potential of Idukki power station.

      The scheme was sanctioned in 2/89. The work was delayed due to land acquisition and contract problem. Action is being taken to complete the work with out further delay. The scheme is scheduled to be commissioned by 3/2003.

      An amount of Rs.400 lakhs is included under X Plan out of which Rs.150 lakhs is provided in the Annual Plan 2002-03 for the scheme.

4. Vadakkepuzha Diversion (12 MU)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.80 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.30 lakhs)

      The scheme is another augmentation scheme of Idukki Hydro Electric project. It envisages diversion of water of Vadakkepuzha by providing a small weir and pumping into Idukki reservoir over a head of 12 m. The main components of the scheme are, an earthern bund of 3 m high at Pothumattom, a leading channel of length 120 m from Pothumattom to Vadakkepuzha valley, 9.7 m high diversion weir of composite type with ungated spill way, lead channel of base width 3 m from Vadakkepuzha valley to pumping station, a pumping station with 3 Nos. 200 HP Low head pumps and connected suction and delivery pipes.

      An amount of Rs.80 lakhs is proposed under Tenth plan and out of which Rs.30 lakhs is provided in the Annual Plan for implementing the scheme.

5. Vazhikkadavu Diversion (24 Mu)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.280 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.280 lakhs)

      The scheme envisages diversion of water from upstream catchment of 6 sq.km. of Vazhikkadavu Ar to Idukki reservoir by constructing a small diversion weir of 75 m long and 13.5 m high and an unlined diversion tunnel of 2600 m long for augmenting the power potential of Idukki power station by 24 Mu.

      The scheme was sanctioned in 6/89. The overall progress of work of the scheme is 74%. It is scheduled to be commissioned during early 2002-2003.

      An outlay of Rs.280 lakh is included in the Tenth plan for the project and the entire provision is also proposed in the Annual Plan 2002-03 for completing the project.

6. Athirappally Hydro Electric Project (163 MW - 386 MU)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs. 41300 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.2500 lakhs)

      The project is intended at 3 Km down the existing Peringalkuthu LB Power house, and will utilise the release from Peringalkuthu LB Project, spill waters from Peringalkuthu dam and the uncontrolled inflow from 26 sq.km. of free catchment down stream of Peringalkuthu LB dam.

      The project consists of 23 m high gravity dam with a length of 290.25 m which diverts water through a 6.3 m dia and 4.53 km long tunnel and 2 penstocks 3.15 m dia and 216 m long each to a power house with an installed capacity of 160 MW. The tailrace water discharge into Kannamkuzhithodu, a tributory of Chalakudy River.

      Government of Kerala has accorded sanction for the diversion of 138.6 Ha.of forest land for the project and final clearance for the land has been obtained.

      Financial assistance is required for compensatory afforestation, preliminary works for catchment area treatment plant and rehabilitation of tribals affected due to the implementation of the project and other preliminary works etc. The scheme is intended to be taken up on turn key basis. KSEB has accorded sanction to award the work to lowest bidder M/s. HCC-BHEL consortium. The expected date of completion of the project is 8/2004.

      An outlay of Rs.41300 lakhs is proposed during Tenth plan out of which Rs.2500 lakhs is meant for the Annual Plan 2002-03.

7. Kuttiyadi Additional Units( 2 x 50 MW)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.15500 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.1500 lakhs)

      The scheme intends to utilise the additional inflow to the Kuttiyadi Reservoir from the Kuttiyadi Augmentation scheme; two additional generating units of 50 MW each are proposed to be installed.

       The scheme is proposed to be implemented on turnkey basis.

       An outlay of Rs.15500 lakhs is earmarked under Tenth plan out of which an amount of Rs.1500 lakhs is provided for the Annual Plan 2002-03.

8. Other New Schemes

Small/Mini Schemes under Direct Execution by Kerala State Electricity Board.

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.12110 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.550 lakhs)

      Two Small/Mini schemes are proposed for direct execution by KSEB. They are Landrun (3.5 MW - 10.5 MU) and Sengulam Tailrace (4.5 MW - 12.5 Mu) Landrun small Hydro Electric Scheme envisages power development by utilising the waters of Azhutha diversion at Idukki augmentation and the waters from the Landrum thodu, a tributory of Periyar. Six ha of private land is required for the project.

      Sengulam Tailrace is proposed in Devikulam Taluk. It is intended to utilise the tailrace discharge of existing Sengulam power station and the water from the free catchment below diversion structure of Panniyar augmentation scheme and spill of Ponmudi dam. No forest land is involved in this scheme and 0.8408 ha of land is to be acquired from private individuals.

An outlay of Rs.12110 lakhs is earmarked in the tenth plan out of which Rs.550 lakhs is included in the Annual Plan 2002-03.

9. Small schemes under Chinese Collaboration(12.60 MW)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.1775.00 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.1775.00 lakhs)

      The following 4 small hydel projects are under different stages of implementation with Chinese participation.

1.
 Chempukkadavu Stage I
2.70 MW
2.
 Chempukkadavu Stage II
3.75 MW
3.
 Urmi Stage I
3.75 MW
4.
 Urmi Stage II
2.40 MW
Total
12.60 MW

      Chempukkadazvu stage I is expected to be completed in 2002 and others are scheduled to be completed by the year 2003. If the projects are found successful 14 other small hydel projects are proposed to be undertaken with Chinese participation during the Plan.

       An outlay of Rs.1775 lakhs is included in the Tenth Plan and the entire provision is allotted in the Annual Plan 2002-03 for the completion of the 4 pilot projects.

THERMAL POWER

10. Brahmapuram Diesel power plant (106.6 MW, 606 MU)

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.2500 lakhs)
(Outlay 2002-03 Rs.500 lakhs)

      Brahmapuram Diesel Power Plant (106.6 MW - 606 Mu) has already been commissioned. The scheme is included for meeting the balance payment and maintenance cost of the completed project. An outlay Rs.2500 lakhs is included in the Tenth Plan of which Rs.500 lakh is intended for Annual Plan 2002-03.

11. Kozhikode Diesel power plant (128 MW - 870 MU)

(Outlay for 2002-07 Rs.2000 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03, Rs. 400 lakhs)

      Kozhikode Diesel power plant has already been commissioned. The outlay is intended for meeting the balance payment and maintenance cost of the plant.

      An outlay of Rs.2000 lakhs is earmarked under Tenth Plan out of which Rs.400 lakhs is intended for the Annual Plan 2002-03.

12. Survey and Investigation

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.1500.00 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.300.00 lakhs)

      The scheme is intended for carrying out investigation works for new Hydro Electric and small/mini/micro schemes in the state as well as for collection of hydro metrological data for all the river banks in the State. Survey and investigation works of the following (16) schemes are proposed to be taken up during Xth Plan.

Name of Scheme

  1. Chinnar Hydro Electric Scheme (20 MW)


  2. Mangulam Hydro Electric Scheme (40 MW)


  3. Manali Hydro Electric Scheme (100 MW)


  4. Kudal Hydro Electric Scheme 40 W)


  5. Thottiyar Hydro Electric Scheme (70 MW)


  6. Pathrakkadavu Hydro Electric Scheme (30 MW)


  7. Chalipuzha Hydro Electric Scheme (60 MW)


  8. Mukkali Hydro Electric Scheme (60 MW)


  9. Pariapuzha State I (60 MW)


  10. Palagapandi Hydro Electric Scheme (60 MW)


  11. Upper Peringal small scheme (6 MU)


  12. Attle Hydro Electric Scheme (1.5 MU)


  13. Ittani Hydro Electric Scheme (2 MW)

  14. Vattappara Hydro Electric Schemes (2 MW)


  15. Peechanadu Scheme (1.75 MW)


  16. Other small/mini schemes

      An outlay of Rs. 1500 lakh is proposed under Tenth Plan out of which Rs.300 lakhs is included in the Annual Plan 2002-03.

13. Research Development and Training Centre, Moolamattom

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.1897 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs. 490.00 lakhs)

      The main activities included under Research and Development are, monitoring of dams of Idukki and Idamalyar hydro electric projects as per the guide lines given by CWC, various studies in the rock mechanics laboratory at Idamalyar, procurement of scientific instruments and equipments, establishing and conducting model studies in respect of various schemes.

      Moreover on the basis of load data received from the field computer aided studies are conducted to determine the feasibility of the proposed new stations at 110/11 KV and 66/11 KV in Kerala.

       In addition to the normal technical and management programme it is proposed to conduct statutory faculty training programmes for operating personnel of generating stations and sub stations. Subject to the recognition of the training centre by CEA, for which the library facility has to be enhanced and stimulation equipments including computers are to be procured.

      An outlay of Rs.1897 lakh is proposed for the tenth plan and out of this an amount of Rs.490 lakhs is included in the Annual Plan 2002-03 for the implementation of the scheme.

14. Transmission - Normal

(Outlay for 2002-07 Rs.68004.00 lakh)
(Outlay for 2002-03 Rs.7042.00 laklh)

      The following programmems are proposed to be taken up during Tenth plan under Transmission - Normal.

(in Numbers)


Scheme
Tenth Plan
Annual Plan
1
 220 KV Substation
12
4
2
 110 KV Substation
80
31
3
 66 KV Substation
8
6
4
 220 KV DC Lines
400
100
5
 110 KV DC Lines
1300
300
6
 66 KV DC Lines
100
60

      An amount of Rs.68004 lakhs is earmarked under X plan and Rs.7042 lakhs for Annual Plan 2002-03 for transmission normal


15. Transmission - through assistance from REC

(Outlay for 2002-07 Rs.50000)
(Outlay for 2002-03 Rs.10000)

      Transmission works are implemented through Kerala State Electricity Board using own funds as well as REC funds. During Tenth plan an amount of Rs.50000 lakhs is proposed for the scheme out of which Rs.10000 lakh is intended for the Annual Plan 2002-03 under REC programmes. The programme proposed in the transmission normal is inclusive of transmission through REC Schemes.

16. System improvement works

( Outlay 2002-07 Rs.2250.00 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 Rs.1890.00 lakhs)

(a). Master Plan for cities:

      The scheme of master plan for cities envisages to enhance the sub station's capacities and strengthen 11 KV networks of the major cities viz, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode and establishment of remote centrally controlled and monitoring system.

      The work on master plan for Thiruvananthapuram city includes one 110 KV sub station at Medical College and two gas insulated 66 KV sub station at Cantonment and power house.

      The work at Kochi includes construction of two 110 KV S/s at Kaloor and Kadavanthara, two gas insulated EHT sub stations at marine drive and Fort Kochi and upgrading of 66 KV sub station at Mattancherry to 110 KV substation.

       The master plan work of Kozhikode includes the constnruction of one conventional 110 KV substation at Chevayoor and gas insulated substation at Puthiyara. The first stage of 110 KV Chevayoor sub stations was already commissioned and other works are progressing.

       The project to automate the 11 KV distribution network of Trivandrum city is under implementation jointly by Department of Electronics, Government of India and with partial assistance from DOE.

(b). System Improvement works in other areas

      System improvement works in other areas include enhancing the capacities of sub stations, upgrading, and uprating of sub stations and transmission lines - strengthening of the 11 KV sub transmission networks for reducing the existing HT : LT ratio of the lines from 1:5 to 1:4. A special scheme for improving HT:LT ratio is under preparation by construction of 10,000 KM of 11 KV lines and installation of 5000 Nos of distribution transformers. The source of funding is from REC. 200 KM of 11 KV lines and 2000 Nos of distribution transformers are proposed to be completed this year subject to the availability of funds. It is proposed to enhance capacities of 46 sub stations.(

(c). Capacitor Installation Programme (CIDA)

      It is intended to install 200 MVAR capacitors in 9 substations. The work has been already started. Inaddition to it, 352 MVAR are also being proposed to be installed in 22 locations.

(d). Institutional Development Programme

      The Kerala State Electricity Board has constituted a Human Resources Development cell for training Staff, evolving of recruitment policy and establishing training centre at Thiruvananthapuram with World Bank aid. The Cell is coordinating training of personnel in various fields of operative, maintenance, management and computer programmes. The training is carried out at training centres, at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and at the Power House Engineers Training and Research Centre at Moolamattam.

      The Human Resource Development Cells conduct training programme on the following items:

  1. Induction level training programme


  2. Management development


  3. Deputation of personnel to various training institutions in India.


  4. Deputation of personnel to seminars and workshop.


  5. Co-ordinating the EISP projects


  6. Computer training programme


  7. Updating of personnel information

      The activities included under the Institutional Development Programme are computerization, system studies, water management, Environment management etc.

      An outlay of Rs.2250 lakhs is included under Tenth plan out of which Rs.1890 lakhs is provided in the annual plan 2002-03 for system improvement works.

17. Modernisation and Renovation of existing schemes, Despatch stations, communicative system.

(Outlay for 2002-07 - Rs.2643.00 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 - Rs.575.00 lakhs)

      Renovation and modernisation of existing hydro stations include Sabarigiri hydro electric project, Peringalkutthu Hydro Electric Project, Neriamangalam Hydro Electric Project, Pallivasal, Chengulam and Panniyar hydro Electric Projects are proposed. Preliminary works on rennovation has already been started on all these projects.

      For the development and modernisation of load despatch station and communication system an interim computerised system was started at Kalamassery. The system inter connect all major generating station of 220 KV and 400 KV substation.

      A new 220 KV 50 MVA transformer is proposed to be installed at moolamattam switchyard for strengthening the supply at Idukki head quarters.

      It is also proposed to set up an unfied scheme for load despatch and communication facilities for better operation and manangement of integrated power system in the country at the state level, regional level and national level.

      The modernisation of communication scheme is mainly concerned with the modernisation of existing communication facility in the substations.

      An amount of Rs.2643 lakhs is proposed under Tenth Plan and out of this an amount of Rs.575 lakhs is proposed under annual plan 2002-03 for modernisation and rennovation of existing hydel schemes, despatch station and communication system

18. Distribution - Normal

      The programmes proposed under distribution during tenth plan are as follows:

Particulars Tenth Plan (2002-07) Annual Plan (2002-03)
Target
Target
No.of service connections
2000000
400000
No.of agri.connections
60000
12500
Construction of 11 KV lines
7500
1500
Construction of LT lines
37500
7500
Erection of Transformers
1000
200
Installation of street lights
100000
20000

     An outlay of Rs. 56150 lakh is proposed under Tenth Plan out of which Rs.1150 lakh is intended for Annual Plan 2002-03.


19. Distribution - Rural Electrification Corporation

(Outlay for 2002-07 Rs.72500 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 Rs.14500 lakhs)

      The distribution programme is implemented using resources of Kerala Strate Electricity Board as well as REC funds. The programme propose to reduce the existing HT:LT lines ratio from 1:5 to at least 1:4.

       An amount of Rs.72500 lakhs under X plan out of which Rs.14500 lakhs is provided in the annual plan 2002-03 through REC fund for the Distribution programme.

20. Revamping Seismic Network in Idukki Region

(Outlay for 2002-07 Rs.1570.00 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 Rs.400 lakhs)

      A programme has already been iniitiated to revitalise the existing seismic network and install additional instruments in the existing seismic stations. For this programme an outlay of Rs.1570 lakhs is proposed under the Tenth plan and out of which Rs.400 lakhs is proposed in the annual plan 2002-03.

21. Balance payment of Augmentation and Diversion Schemes, Completed Projects and for Administrative Complexes.

(Outlay for 2002-07 Rs.8301 lakhs)
(Outlay for 2002-03 Rs.3178 lakhs)

      The scheme envisages the completion of balance work and balance payment of the diversion works, completed projects and augmentation schemes which include Azhutha Diversion ( 15 Mu), Kakkakd (50 MW - 262 Mu). Lower Periyar (180 MW - 443 Mu), Malampuzha (2.5 MW - 5.6MU) , Mattupetty (2 MW - 6.4 Mu) Peppara (3 MW - 11.5 MU), Kuttiyadi augmentation and Neriyamangalam Extension ( 25 MW - 58.27 Mu)

      Shengulam augmentation (85 MU) requires special repairs which is also included under the scheme.

      The scheme also includes construction work connected with planning, design and execution of various office complexes, section office buildings, store buildings, staff quarters etc. required for the Kerala Stat