Grid-linked solar panels may increase bills: KSEB
The power utility claimed that it sustained a loss of over Rs 500 crore in FY 2024-25 due to low daytime demand for power when these solar units produce electricity.
Kerala ranks fourth nationally in terms of the installed capacity of rooftop solar units behind Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Despite lower overall demand, Kerala generates more solar power than Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The state's installed solar capacity is twice that of Karnataka.
Power demand in Kerala peaks between 6pm and 11pm. Solar prosumers—those who produce and use their own solar energy—consume only 36% of the power they generate. The rest goes into the grid. At night, they draw back 45% of the power they supplied to the grid. However, KSEB buys only 19% of the solar power produced daily.
This system strains KSEB's finances because power costs more and is harder to get during peak hours. In FY 2024-25, the financial impact of this power banking arrangement exceeded Rs 500 crore.
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This in turn added a burden of 19 paise/unit to the electricity bills of Kerala's 1.3 crore consumers.
If solar plants larger than 3 kilowatts are installed without battery storage, this additional cost will increase from the current 19 paise in coming years. KSEB estimates that by 2034-35, consumers could pay an additional 39 paise per unit. "This imposes an unnecessary financial burden on average consumers," the utility said.
In a state like Kerala, where daytime usage is low, excess power produced and sent to the grid can cause high voltage on the grid, increasing the risk of damage to household appliances. In future, solar plants may need to be turned off at certain times to ensure the safety of the power distribution network. The situation highlights the challenge of balancing green energy growth with grid stability and affordable power for all consumers.
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