The front envelope of the Energy Management Center.
According to the Energy Management Center (EMC), which operates under the Ministry of State power, probably by 2026-27, the demand for electricity, which is probably exceeded by 7,000 megawatts (MW) by 2026-27.
It is estimated that the demand for air conditioning energy will grow over the next three years at a composite annual growth rate (Cagr) by 15%, report, “analysis of the viability of energy storage systems (ESS) at natural level,” she said.
EVS, ACS
“Considering the Impact of Increased Due to Electric Vehicle Charging and Air-Conditioner Usage, Peak Demand is Excted to Rise at A Rate of 10.5%, WHIC Reaching 7.164 MW Compared to 2023-24.
The report, which was handed over to the State Government on Wednesday, noted that the top demand in the southern state was approximately 5,300 MW in the years 2023-24. He found that Kerala’s total production capacity, since March 2024, was 6,669 MW. This volume covered the installed capacity and the assigned share of the state. The proportion of renewable energy in the electricity mix increased from 8% (413 MW) to 20% (1,365 MW).
According to the report, there are two other “key factors” that contribute to growing demand for electricity in Kerala, aside, charging electric vehicles and induction cookbooks. The state witnessed a 55% increase in EV registrations from 52 241 in 2022-23 to 80 913 in 2023-24. It is assumed that by 2026-27 it is assumed that they will contribute another energy demand of 339 million units (MU), 340 MU and 1208 MU.
Short -term solution
The report recommends extensive deployment of batteries (BESS) energy and storage projects (PSP) for handling this increasing demand. The report suggests that Kerala must develop more than 7 GWh of energy storage capacity to effectively control top demand. He noted, however, that Bess is more suitable for mastering the energy storage requirements by 2026-27, due to the longer period of pregnancy for PSP.
“PSPs require that they develop for more than five years, which is unsuitable for the top demand to be fulfilled by 2026-27. On the other hand, Bess provides fast, efficient and commercially viable alternative to solving energy storage needs in the desired time frame,” the report said.
The EMC conducted a study in 2024-25. The report, which was to be handed over by KR Jyothilala, another main secretary (Power), is intended to lead to the leadership of politicians in the use of energy storage systems (ESS) to ensure the stability of the grid and meet the future needs of power, said EMC director R. Harikumar.
Published – April 3 2025 17:05
