Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty inaugurates statewide seminar on ‘Vision 2031 Powerful Kerala’ organized by Power Department in Palakkad on Friday | Photo credit: KK Mustafah
Increased internal energy production, climate-resilient energy infrastructure and the adoption of new technologies form the three core concepts in the draft “Vision 2031” document prepared by the state energy department with an eye on the future.
The draft document, presented by Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty at the ‘Powerful Keralam’ conclave in Malampuzha on Friday, outlines the ministry’s plans to upgrade existing hydropower projects, promote e-mobility initiatives and seamlessly integrate renewable energy and energy storage mechanisms into Kerala’s power system.
Furthermore, the document repeats the proposal to explore the possibilities in the production of electricity using the state’s thorium deposits.
Kerala’s plans to develop a regional green hydrogen ecosystem with Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram as hubs under the Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster, transition to ‘Smart Grids’ and a service-based digital services regime also figure in the document. “Vision 2031” also outlines the government’s intention to attract financial assistance to the sector through climate finance and green bonds.
According to presentations made by the power department at the conclave, Kerala’s electricity demand is projected to reach 10,000 MW by 2030-31. During the last nine years, hydropower plants with a capacity of 150.6 MW have been put into operation. Construction of 10 additional hydro projects worth 187.5 MW is underway. By 2030, the ministry hopes to add 92 MW of small hydro and 1,500 MW of large hydro to the system.
According to the Vision 2031 document, the power department also hopes to increase its revenue from hydel tourism to ₹500 crore over the next five years. The dams managed by the Kerala State Electricity Board will be converted into “tourism hubs”, he said.
Published – 24 Oct 2025 21:18 IST
