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Kerala Plans 100 Percent Renewable Electricity by 2040
Kerala wants all of its electricity to come from renewable energy by 2040.
Renewable energy includes sources such as solar and other clean sources.
Today, renewable sources provide about 26 percent of the state’s electricity.
Electricity use is expected to grow because of electric vehicles, air conditioners and development.
KSEB and WRI India held a workshop to discuss this challenge.
Experts studied how Kerala can produce more clean energy.
They also discussed keeping the electricity grid stable and reliable.
A new study will help guide Kerala’s plan.
Kerala aims to meet all its electricity demand through renewable energy by 2040.
About 26 percent of the state’s current electricity demand comes from renewable sources.
KSEB and WRI India held a workshop on expanding clean-energy generation and maintaining grid reliability.
Electric vehicles, increased air-conditioner use and development activities are expected to raise electricity demand.
WRI India released a study outlining pathways for Kerala’s clean-energy transition and future power needs.
- Who
- The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), World Resources Institute India (WRI India), ANERT, local-government institutions and renewable-energy experts.
- What
- They discussed a plan for Kerala to meet 100 percent of its electricity demand through renewable energy by 2040.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- When
- The workshop was reported on Tuesday; no calendar date was provided.
- Why
- To prepare for rising electricity demand, expand renewable-energy capacity and maintain grid stability.
Key facts
- 2040 target
- Meet the state’s entire electricity demand through renewable energy.
- Current renewable share
- Around 26 percent of Kerala’s electricity demand.
- Workshop organizers
- Kerala State Electricity Board and World Resources Institute India.
- Study released
- Pathways for Kerala’s Clean Energy Transition.
- Expected demand drivers
- Electric vehicles, greater air-conditioner use and development activities.
- Grid priority
- Integrating renewable energy while maintaining electricity-system reliability and stability.
Quotes
Rajan M P
KSEB Generation and REES Director
“With an understanding of the increasing energy demand and concerted efforts backed by scientific planning, the goal of relying entirely on renewable energy sources by 2040 is not impossible”
deccanchronicle.com
“The workshop and the study report shed light on the path towards that goal”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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