Kerala is accelerating its renewable energy transition with a strong focus on solar, wind, and green hydrogen to reduce reliance on coal-based imports. With a 3,000 MW expansion plan, innovative policies, and the Hydrogen Valley initiative, the state is paving the way for a cleaner, self-sustaining energy future, shares Shri K. R. Jyothilal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Power, GAD, Forest and Wildlife, Government of Kerala in an exclusive interview with Krishna Mishra of Elets News Network (ENN).

Kerala’s current cumulative installed generation capacity (as of February 2024) stands at 6,506 MW, with more than 50% of its energy needs met through power imports, primarily coal-based. Given the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals, what steps are being taken to enhance internal power generation— especially through solar, wind, and green hydrogen—to reduce dependency on external sources?

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