The Hindu Business Line : KSEB plans to invest Rs 760 cr in 2006-07

In the transmission sector, it plans to invest Rs 71.65 crore on four 220 KV substations and transmission lines; Rs 52.73 crore on ten 110 KV lines and Rs 18.86 crore on three 66 KV lines.

Thiruvananthapuram , Jan. 3

THE Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is planning capital investments to the tune of Rs 760 crore in 2006-07.

The board will spend Rs 250 crore on generation, Rs 218.50 crore on transmission, Rs 290 crore on distribution and Rs 1.50 crore on other works during the year.

New hydel projects: As per the estimates of aggregate revenue requirement submitted to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, the board proposes to start work on 16 new hydel projects in 2006-07 with a total installed capacity of 423 megawatt. The aggregate capital outlay for the projects is Rs 82 crore.

The projects include Athirapilly with an installed capacity of 163 MW; Pallivasal extension (60 MW); Thottiar (70 MW); Mankulam (40 MW); Barapole (21 MW) and Kakkadampoil - 1 (21 MW).

These apart, three ongoing projects of a total installed capacity of 128.75 MW, are scheduled to be completed during the year. The projects are: Kuttiadi additional extension (100 MW), Neriamangalam extension (25 MW) and Kuttiadi tailrace (3.75 MW).

The board will also invest Rs 40 crore on the ongoing renovation and modernisation of Sabarigiri and Neriamangalam hydel projects in 2006-07.

Transmission sector: In the transmission sector, it plans to invest Rs 71.65 crore on four 220 KV substations and transmission lines; Rs 52.73 crore on ten 110 KV lines and Rs 18.86 crore on three 66 KV lines.

Distribution front: On the distribution front, the board is targeting five lakh new connections. Besides, the programme for the year includes construction of 6,000 kilometres of 11 KV lines; 17,000 km of low-tension lines; installation of 8,500 distribution transformers and replacement of four lakh faulty meters.

The board has also made a provision of Rs 175 crore under the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme for the year.