kseb ad report 11-12

8/10/2019 Kseb Ad Report 11-12

1/110

ANNUAL

ADMINISTRATIONREPORT

2011 - 12

KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom Palace P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695 004Phone: 0471 2514610

Web: www.kseb.in

e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]


2/110


3/110

PREFACE

It is my pleasure to present the 55thAnnual Administration Report of Kerala State Electricity

Board, for the year ending 31stMarch 2012, yet another year of fruitful performance by KSEB.

The installed capacity to the tune of 15.20 MW has been added to the system by the

commissioning of Ranni-Perinad SHEP (4 MW), 2 units of 0.60 MW each at Agali (IPP) (1.20

MW) and M/s Philips Carbon Black Ltd. Co-generation plant (IPP) (10 MW) during the year and

thereby enhancing the total installed capacity of the power system to 2874.79 MW.

The transmission network was strengthened by adding 87.92 circuit km of EHT lines,

commissioning of three 110 kV and seven 33 kV substations. Proactive power management

has ensured that the consumers of the State had to face minimum load restrictions. Voltage andfrequency of the power system were maintained within the specified limits.

To ensure quality power to the consumers, efficiency of the distribution network was

enhanced by adding 2572.24 km of 11kV lines, 4089 km of LT lines and 4375 distribution

transformers. T& D loss was reduced to 15.65% during 2011-12 from 16.09% in the previous

year, in line with the efforts of reducing the loss by about 2 % every year. To ensure the safety of

lives and equipments, a Safety Management System was initiated. To facilitate better service,

e-payment facility was introduced to all the HT/ EHT consumers.

As part of the R-APDRP (Restructured - Accelerated Power Development and Reforms

Programme), efforts are on to implement IT projects in the organisation. In addition, HT/ EHT

billing system, ARU Accounting System (SARAS) and Human Resource Information System(HRIS) were successfully implemented.

In order to boost the performance and to create a healthy competition, Excellence Awards

were instituted for the best performing offices for their overall performance during the year

2010-11 and the awards were distributed by the Honourable Minister for Electricity, Kerala.

I wish to express my gratitude to the Government of Kerala, Kerala State Electricity

Regulatory Commission, Kerala State Planning Board and to the Board Members for their

wholehearted support and encouragement. I place on record, my appreciation for the contribution

made by the officers and employees at all levels, and thank them for their hard work, co-operation

and support.

Thiruvananthapuram M. Sivasankar, IAS

Date: 07-12-2012 Chairman KSEB


4/110


5/110

CONTENTS

1. Management ............................................................................................................... 07

2. Performance of the Board ............................................................................................ 11

3. Generation Profit Centre .............................................................................................. 16

4. Transmission Profit Centre .......................................................................................... 25

5. Distribution Profit Centre ............................................................................................. 27

6. MIS, IT and Safety Wing ............................................................................................. 30

7. Corporate Planning ...................................................................................................... 34

8. Supply Chain Management ......................................................................................... 43

9. Human Resource Management ................................................................................... 45

10. Commercial & Tariff ..................................................................................................... 50

11. Law Wing .................................................................................................................... 56

12. Finance & Accounts .................................................................................................... 57

13. Budget 2012 13 ........................................................................................................ 58

14. Internal Audit ............................................................................................................... 60

15. Vigilance & Security.................................................................................................... 63

16. Annexures ................................................................................................................... 66


6/110


7/110


8/110


A N N U A L A D M I N I S T R A T I O N R E P O R T 2 0 1 1- 1 2

8

1.4 MEMBERS OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE OF KSE BOARD

1. Chairman/ Special Officer 1. Sri. V. P. Joy, IAS

(01.04.2011 19.09.2011)

2. Sri. T. M. Manoharan, IFS

(19.09.2011 31.03.2012)

2. Member (Finance) Sri. S. Venugopal

3. Member (Transmission & Distribution) 1. Sri. K. Asokan

(01.04.2011 31.05.2011)

2. Sri. C. K. Dayapradeep

(31.05.2011 01.09.2011)

4. Member (Generation) 1. Sri. K. Radhakrishnan

(01.04.2011 31.05.2011)

2. Smt. Annamma John

(31.05.2011 31.08.2011)

5. Member (Distribution) Sri. C. K. Dayapradeep

(01.09.2011 31.03.2012)

6. Member (Generation Projects) Smt. Annamma John

(01.09.2011 31.03.2012)

7. Member (Transmission Sri. M. Muhammed Ali Rawther

& Generation Operation) (01.09.2011 31.03.2012)

8. Member (Ex-Officio) 1. Dr. A.K. Dubey, IAS

Principal Secretary to Government,Finance Department.

(01.04.2011 24.08.2011)

2. Sri. V. P. Joy, IAS

Principal Secretary to Government,Finance Department

(24.08.2011 31.03.2012)

9. Member (Ex-Officio) 1. Dr. S. Subbiah, IASPrincipal Secretary to Government,

Power Department

(01.04.2011 11.08.2011).

2. Sri. Pradeep Kumar, IAS,Principal Secretary to Government,

Power Department(11.08.2011 31.03.2012).

10. Member (Non-Official) 1. Sri. M.V. Jayarajan

(01.04.2011 18.05.2011)

2. Adv. B. Babu Prasad

(09.06.2011 31.03.2012)


9/110



9

1.5 PROFIT CENTRES

1.5.1 GENERATION PROFIT CENTRE

The Member (Generation Projects) heads the projects under construction and is assisted by three Chief

Engineers and the four Deputy Chief Engineers with full powers of Chief Engineer.

Chief Engineer (Civil Construction - South)

Chief Engineer (Civil - Investigation & Planning)

Chief Engineer (Civil- Dam Safety)

Deputy Chief Engineer with full powers of Chief Engineer, Civil Circle, Kothamangalam

Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil Construction North) with full powers of Chief Engineer,

Kozhikode

Deputy Chief Engineer (Designs) with full powers of Chief Engineer

Project Manager (Deputy Chief Engineer with full powers of Chief Engineer), Pallivasal

Extension SchemeThe Member (Transmission & Generation - Operation) heads the generation projects under operation

and is assisted by Chief Engineer (Generation) and Chief Engineer (Projects Electrical Designs).

1.5.1.1GPC operates and maintains 29 hydroelectric generating stations, 2 thermal power plants and the

wind farm at Kanjikode. Renovation, modernization and up-rating works of the hydroelectric projects are

also being carried out. Investigation, planning and design of all hydroelectric projects, land acquisitionmatters connected with various hydel projects, work connected with the environmental aspects of generation

schemes, safety and maintenance of dams and connected structures, construction work of all hydroelectric

and thermal projects come under the Profit Centre. Other activities include construction and maintenance

of various office buildings, fabrication of line materials for distribution, yard structures for substations andaccessories for hydraulic structures.

1.5.2 TRANSMISSION PROFIT CENTRE

Member (Transmission & Generation - Operation) heads the Transmission Profit Centre (TPC). Three

Chief Engineers, as shown below, manage the operations of TPC.

Chief Engineer (Transmission - North)

Chief Engineer (Transmission - South)

Chief Engineer (Transmission - System Operation)

1.5.2.1TPC manages the construction, operation and maintenance of EHT substations and transmission

lines and the supply of power to EHT consumers. TPC is responsible for implementation of transmissionloss reduction programmes and co-ordinating activities for system development with other sectors of the

Board. TPC has absolute control over all load dispatch activities, with full responsibility for real timemanagement and matters pertaining to protection system and communication system. Scheduling ofgeneration, scheduling of annual maintenance, import of power from independent power producers and

central generating stations are managed by this Centre. Other important activities include monitoring of

daily system statistics, implementing policy matters related to merit-order dispatching, communicationplanning, networking of computers and co-ordination of activities under the system operation circles.

1.5.3 DISTRIBUTION PROFIT CENTRE

Member (Distribution) heads the Distribution Profit Centre (DPC). The three Chief Engineers shown

below, manage the operations relating to distribution of power.


10/110



10

Chief Engineer (Distribution - North)

Chief Engineer (Distribution - Central)

Chief Engineer (Distribution - South)

DPC controls distribution of electrical energy in the State, construction, operation and maintenance ofdistribution network including 11 kV lines, LT lines, distribution transformers and other allied installations.

Works under MP LAD/MLA LAD/ Kerala Development Scheme are also undertaken by DPC.

Chief Engineer (Projects) & Safety Commissioner, under the Member (Transmission & Generation

Operation) and Member (Distribution), manages the MIS & IT wing activities and safety aspects

of KSEB.

1.6 CORPORATE OFFICE

Corporate office manages the corporate affairs of the Board. Financial management, corporate planning,legal affairs, reforms, human resources management, tariff and commercial matters are some of the key

functions carried out by the Corporate Office. Heads of Departments of the Corporate Office functioning

under the direct supervision of the Chairman are as follows:

Legal Adviser & Disciplinary Enquiry Officer

Chief Engineer (Corporate Planning)

Chief Engineer (HRM)

Chief Vigilance Officer

Secretary

1.6.1 Member (Finance) exercises control over the financial management, internal audit, tariff and commercial

aspects of the Board and is assisted by the following Heads of Departments:

Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff)

Chief Engineer (Supply Chain Management)

Financial Advisor

Chief Internal Auditor

Special Officer (Revenue)

1.6.2 The Secretary is the authorised representative of the Board for general administration and legalmatters and is assisted by,

Regional Personnel Officer

Public Relations Officer

Resident Engineer, New Delhi

1.7 The organisation chart of Kerala State Electricity Board as on 31.03.2012 is shown in Annexure - 1A.


11/110



11

2. PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD - AN OVERVIEW

Electricity sector in the country is now in a transition phase. The Electricity Act, 2003 was enacted toreplace the Electricity Supply Act, 1948 with the primary goal to improve the efficiency and quality of power

sector services. KSE Board has been taking several initiatives to improve its physical and financial

performances during the past several years, and even well before the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003.The consistent efforts have started yielding commendable results.

2.1 PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

2.1.1A gist of various activities carried out in the generation, transmission and distribution sectors during

the recent years are given in Table 2.1.

2.1.2 AT & C LOSS REDUCTION

The Board has been able to achieve significant reduction of losses in the system by replacement of

faulty meters and electromechanical meters by electronic meters, strengthening anti-theft activities, system

improvement schemes, energy audit, etc.

The total system loss in 2003-04 was 27.44 %, which has been reduced to 15.65 % towards the end

of 2011-12. The financial impact of T& D loss reduction is given in Table 2.2.

Table 2.1 Physical Performance during last five years

Particulars Addition during the Years

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

(a) GENERATION

Capacity additions (MW) 5.0 34.5 22.4 112.6 15.2

(b) TRANSMISSION

EHT substation (no.) 16 18 25 10 10

EHT lines (circuit km) 108 176 266.468 136.09 87.92

(c) DISTRIBUTION

No. of consumers (lakh) 4.82 4.45 4.48 4.42 4.13

LT lines (circuit km) 8128 7636 7838 6928.69 4089

HT lines (circuit km) 1807 3018 3398 3644.67 2572.24

No. of distribution transformers 2553 4109 5790 5800 4375


12/110



12

Table 2.2. Impact of T&D loss reduction

Total energy Extent of Impact of lossEnergy input to T&D reduction (%) reduction (estimate)

Year sold KSEB Loss(%)

(MU) System (MU) Yearly Cumu- Savings Amountlative (MU) ( in Crore)

2003-04 8910.80 12280.87 27.44

2004-05 9384.40 12504.79 24.95 2.49 2.49 311.37 108.98

2005-06 10269.80 13331.09 22.96 1.99 4.48 597.23 209.03

2006-07 11331.00 14427.97 21.47 1.49 5.97 861.35 301.47

2007-08 12049.90 15065.15 20.02 1.45 7.42 1117.83 391.24

2008-09 12414.32 15293.51 18.83 1.19 8.61 1316.77 460.87

2009-10 13971.09 16978.03 17.71 1.12 9.73 1651.96 578.19

2010-11 14547.90 17337.78 16.09 1.62 11.35 1967.84 688.74

2011-12 15980.53 18946.29 15.65 0.44 11.79 2233.77 781.82

KSEB has been taking earnest and sincere efforts to reduce the T&D losses over the year and achieved a

loss reduction of 11.79 % during the period from 2003-04 to 2011-12. It may be observed that increase in

requirement of energy could partially be met by way of T&D loss reduction instead of resorting to purchaseof costly energy. It is estimated that, there is a saving to the tune of 781.82 crore @ average power

purchase rate of 3.47 per unit for the year 2011-12 alone.

2.2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

2.2.1 Restricted borrowing and reduced liabilities

As may be seen from the Table 2.3, by restricting the fresh borrowings and repaying the debts

promptly, the Board has substantially reduced the outstanding debts over the period.in Crore

Increase inLoan Closing Increase Interest interest

Year Outstanding Loan Repayment Balance over due for over (OB) Received (CB) Previous payment previous

Year year

2002-03 4771.9 1380.25 1057.99 5094.16 322.26 597.88 -7.01

2003-04 5094.16 2013.39 1751.9 5355.65 261.49 622.16 24.28

2004-05 5355.65 582.15 1396.48 4541.32 -814.3 549.55 -73.29

2005-06 4541.32 379.44 1207.15 3713.62 -827.7 478.91 -70.642006-07 3713.62 41.09 1256.19 2498.52 -1215.09 329.67 -149.24

2007-08 2498.52 3.08 644.88 1856.72 -641.8 244.53 -85.14

2008-09 1856.72 94.49 850.85 1100.37 -756.35 164.01 -80.52

2009-10 1100.37 991.98 682.86 1409.49 309.12 123.03 -40.98

2010-11 1409.49 1778.53 2121.52 1066.5 -342.99 115.77 -7.26

2011-12

(Prov.) 1066.50 1380.26 1090.42 1356.34 289.84 104.77 -11.00

Table 2.3 Outstanding loan liabilities


13/110



13

2.2.2 Reduction in interest payment

The Board has substantially reduced the interest burden by taking fresh borrowings from least costsources and reduction in cost of raising finance by way of dispensing with Government guarantee, upfront

payments, commitment charges, etc.

2.2.3 Revenue from sale of power

The Table 2.4 shows the revenue earned by the Board from sale of power and other income.

Table 2.4

SlParticulars 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

No.

1 Energy sold (MU)

To the consumers with in

the State 11331 12050 12414.32 13971.09 14547.90 15980.53

Out side the state

(surplus energy sale) 1046.89 1346.76 463.33 76.66 130.24 201.10

Total sale 12377.9 13396.76 12877.65 14047.75 14678.14 16181.63

2 Income

From Tariff ( Crore) 4009.7 4696.95 4893.02 4747.17 5198.52 5593.02

Non tariff ( Crore) 406.47 438.89 456.79 436.69 496.91 450.90

Total ( Crore) 4416.17 5135.84 5349.81 5183.86 5695.43 6043.92

The increase in revenue from tariff and non-tariff income in 2011-12 is mainly due to

a. Increase in the sale of energy.

b. Sale of power to other utilities at competitive rates.

c. Effecting disconnection/ dismantling and RR action against defaulters for improving revenue

realization.

d. Reducing the commercial losses by replacement of faulty and sluggish meters by electronicmeters.

e. Conducting special revenue recovery adalats.

f. One time settlement option to settle long pending arrears of electricity charges.

g. Tapping the non-tariff income sources.

h. Intensification of anti power theft activities.

i. Prudent planning of generation so as to get maximum advantage of UI.

2.2.4 REVENUE GAP

As per CERC norms, the revenue gap for 2011-12 has been calculated by taking 15.5% rate of returnon equity.


14/110



14

Table 2.5 Revenue Gap

Crore

Income Total Revenue

Year Tariff Non tariff Total Expenditure Gap

2003-04 2756.09 304.66 3060.75 4068.18 -1007.43

2004-05 2917.36 339.65 3257.01 3599.77 -342.76

2005-06 3367.30 325.43 3692.73 3837.32 -144.58

2006-07 4009.70 406.47 4416.17 4558.40 -142.23

2007-08 4696.95 438.89 5135.84 5227.13 -91.29

2008-09 4893.02 456.79 5349.82 6098.99 -749.17

2009-10 4747.17 436.69 5183.86 6411.37 -1227.51

2010-11 5198.52 496.91 5695.43 6925.06 -1229.63

2011-12 5593.02 450.90 6043.92 7978.04 -1934.13

The average cost of supply per unit, revenue realization and the gap are given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6 Comparison of per unit cost of supply and realization ( /kWh)

Particulars 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

1 Average costof supply 4.57 3.84 3.52 3.68 3.9 4.74 4.56 4.71 5.44

2 Averagerevenue

realized 3.43 3.47 3.39 3.57 3.83 4.15 3.69 3.88 4.12

Gap = 1- 2 1.14 0.37 0.13 0.11 0.07 0.58 0.87 0.83 1.32

2.2.5 COMPARISON OF EXPENSES AND REVENUE

Comparison of the various components of expenditure over the last five years is given in Annexure

2A and the comparison of the item wise expense to the total expenditure is given in Annexure 2B.An

abstract of the revenue expenditure is shown in Annexure 2C.

2.3 MEASURES TAKEN TO IMPROVE CONSUMER SATISFACTION

2.3.1 CONSTITUTION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR DISTRIBUTION PROFIT CENTRE

Board has constituted an Advisory Committee for Distribution Profit Centre for evaluating various

proposals on simplification of procedures and improving of performance of the Distribution Wing that arereceived from various field officers and consumers. The committee, after in-depth analysis of core issues

makes comprehensive suggestions to the Board within the stipulated time. Some of the Board Orders &Circulars issued during this period based on recommendation of Distribution advisory Committee include

uniform guidelines for pole numbering and consumer indexing, introduction of Voluntary Disclosure Schemefor regularising unauthorised additional load of consumers, introduction of Uniform Labour Data, standardisation

of formats of Complaint Register, AF (General) Register, HT Interruption Register, LT Interruption Register,

OYEC (Service Connection) Register, OYEC (Line Extension Works) Register and Disconnection &Reconnection Register maintained in Electrical Sections, relaxation to consumers in Industrial Development

Areas from installing separate transformers and guidelines (clarifications) for effecting service connections.


15/110



15

2.3.2 STEPS TAKEN FOR STANDARDISATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURES

The Board on 18.08.2011 issued orders to effect service connection for construction of residentialbuildings in Panchayats based on recent land tax receipt (issued within one year) or possession certificate

(issued within six months) subject to conditions.

2.3.3 TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE

For minimizing the supply interruption, effective utilization of transmission capacity (lines as well as

substations), system improvement and to ensure proper co-operation between the Distribution andTransmission wings, Board has constituted a Circle level Co-ordination Committee of Transmission and

Distribution wings vide B.O. (FM) No. 869/2008 (DPCIII/T&DCC/2008-09) dated 05.04.2008. Forty-four

meetings were conducted in the State during 2011-12.

2.3.4 KUTTANADU PACKAGE

The present electrical distribution network system in Kuttanadu area was constructed 50 years agoand regular maintenance works were not carried out during the past due to many reasons. Major portion of

this area is below the sea level and is in waterlogged condition. Occurrence of floods is common. Considering

the fact that the present network poses threat to human beings and animals, Board had accorded inprinciple sanction for carrying out renovation of lines and other structures under six Electrical Sections (viz.

Edathua, Champakulam, Mancombu, Thakazhy, Kainakary and Kidangara) in Kuttanadu area at an estimated

cost of 42.30 crore, as a remedial measure for avoiding accidents and improving system stability, in three

phases as proposed by Deputy Chief Engineer, Electrical Circle, Alappuzha. The work is progressing.During first and second phases of the project, works amounting to 11.95 crore and 17.85 crore had been

completed. From August 2011 to March 2012, in the third phase of the package, works amounting 8.40

Crore has been carried out.

2.3.5 ONE TIME SETTLEMENT SCHEME

Consequent to the 100 Days Programme announced by the Honble Chief Minister, the Board vide

B.O (FB) (Genl) No.1588/2011 (DPC1/5/OTS/2011) dated 24.06.2011 allowed settlement of outstanding

arrears up to 30.09.2011 @ 3% interest for one time payment or @ 6% interest in 10 equal monthlyinstallments for re-opening/ for final settlement of closed industrial units and extended the scheme to HT &

EHT consumers also.

The Board vide B.O (FB) (Genl) No. 2878/2011 (DPC1/5/OTS/2011) dated 14.12.2011 extended theOne Time Settlement Scheme up to 31.03.2012. Penal interest accrued on arrears can be reduced to 9%,

if the consumer is ready to clear all the arrears in one time and to 15 % if the consumer is ready to clear the

arrears in six monthly installments (1/3rdarrears should be collected as 1stinstalment).

Further, the Board vide B.O(FB)(Genl) No.387/2012 (DPC1/OTS-Special Scheme/2012) dated

17.02.2012 introduced a special scheme to settle long pending arrears of EHT, HT & LT consumers for the

period from 01.02.2012 to 31.03.2012. After remittance of the principal amount the penal interest will bereduced to 5% for settlement. Settlement of outstanding arrears of interest @ 3% will be allowed for re-

opening/ for final settlement of closed Industrial units. The penal interest of Government Departments will beat the rate of 3% provided they remit the principal amount in advance.

2.3.6 100 % ELECTRIFICATION SCHEMES

Four Districts Palakkad, Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Thrissur were declared fully electrified duringMarch 2011. A total of 87 Assembly Constituencies including the constituencies in these four districts were

declared fully electrified.


16/110



16

3. GENERATION PROFIT CENTRE

As on 31.03.2012, KSEB has 29 Hydro Electric Power Plants, 2 Thermal Power Plants and 1 Wind

Farm with a total installed capacity of 2240.43 MW in operation. Rebuilding of Unit #4 (after the accident on

16.05.2008) at Sabarigiri HEP is in progress. The Unit is expected to be in service from December 2012.Special maintenance of generating unit #2 in Idamalayar power station is also in progress. Details of

commissioned projects as on 31.03.2012 are given in Annexure-3A.

3.1 GENERATION

3.1.1 The total generation and consumption of electrical energy during 2011-12 is given in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1

I KSEBs own generating stations

a Hydel 8058.01 MU

b Thermal 290.70 MU

c Wind 2.03 MU

Total of I (including auxiliary) 8350.74 MU

II Independent power producers (IPP) 715.66 MU

III Captive power producers (CPP) * 88.70 MU

IV Import (CGS, UI, Traders, etc.) 10555.02 MU

Net System Input Energy 18946.29 MU

The monthly generation of electricity from the above schemes is shown in Annexure - 3B.

3.1.2The maximum demand for the year 2011-12 was 3348 MW, recorded on 19.03.2012 and the

highest consumption of 63.4515 MU was recorded on 21.03.2012. The internal generation of electricity was8350.74 MU excluding electricity generation from IPPs and CPPs. Net import of electricity was 9927.20

MU. The generation, import and consumption details during the year are shown in Annexure - 3C.

3.2 POWER PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION

3.2.1 HYDEL PROJECTS UNDER DIRECT EXECUTION BY KSEB

The following schemes are under direct execution by KSEB:

3.2.1.1 PALLIVASAL EXTENSION SCHEME (2 X 30 MW - 164.9 MU)

Pallivasal Extension Scheme envisages the efficient utilization of available water at Ramaswamy Iyer

Head works, Munnar, by diverting water through a new water conductor system for power generation in theexisting Pallivasal powerhouse and the proposed powerhouse to be located near the existing one. The work


17/110



17

was awarded to M/s ESSAR-DEC-CPPL Consortium on 30.09.2006 at an agreed PAC of 268.01 crores.

The work was started on 09.03.2007 and is progressing. 52.21% of Civil works, 75.51% of MechanicalWorks and 46.35% of Electrical Works have been completed. Overall progress is 57.77% as on 31.03.2012.

Power tunnel work, erections of penstock and accessories, etc. are in progress. Issued dispatch clearance

for all E&M equipments. The project is expected to be completed by December 2013.

3.2.1.2 RANNI-PERUNAD (MANIYAR TAIL RACE) SHEP (4 MW - 16.73 MU)

The Ranni-Perunad Small Hydro Project is a run- off river scheme in river Kakkad of Pamba Basin thatenvisages the development of power by utilizing the tailrace water from Maniyar Power House (operated by

M/s Carborundum Universal Ltd.). The work was awarded to M/s KBL-KCEL-Aryacon Consortium for a

contract amount of 3084.32 lakh. Unit #1 & Unit# 2 were synchronized to 11kV line on 12.01.2012 &

03.01.2012 and power generation has been started. Project was commissioned by the Honble Minister on16.02.2012.

3.2.1.3 THOTTIYAR HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (40 MW 99 MU)

The scheme envisages the construction of a diversion weir across the Thottiyar (Deviar) river, a tributary

of Periyar in Idukki District and construction of powerhouse having capacity of 40 MW (1 x 30 + 1 x 10) withwater conducting system and a bridge across river Periyar to the proposed powerhouse. Agreement for the

implementation of the scheme was executed on 22.12.2008 with M/s CPPL-CHONGQING consortium at

an agreed amount of 144 crore and work was commenced on 16.01.2009. A total of 4.813 Ha forestland isrequired for the project, of which stage I and II clearance was obtained for 3.8134 Ha forest land and this

land was handed over to the Board and lease agreement was executed. Stage I clearance was obtained for

an additional extent of 0.9996 Ha of forestland. Weir excavation & excavation of approach channel and

powerhouse are in progress. 9.99% of Civil works have been completed and overall progress is 5.71%.Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments. The project is expected to be completed by August

2014.

3.2.1.4 SENGULAM AUGMENTATION SCHEME (85 MU)

The Scheme envisages diversion of water from Western Kallar river through a 6.739 km tunnel toSengulam reservoir for augmenting the power generation at Sengulam Powerhouse by 85 MU. The project

consists of construction of a diversion tunnel having a length of 6739.435m, construction of a small weir at

Kallar river and construction of an exit channel having a length of 360m. The work of was awarded to Dr. SasiEloor UNIDEC JOINT VENTURE, at their quoted rate of 4165.67 lakh and the work was started on

06.07.2009. Diversion Tunnel driving from exit area was started on 24.05.2010, 1312m completed. Overall

Progress achieved 21.57%. The project is expected to be completed by December 2013.

3.2.1.5 VILANGAD SHEP (7.5 MW 22.63 MU)

Vilangad SHEP is a run-off the river scheme with an installed capacity of 7.5 MW and 23.63 MU power

generations annually, located in Vaniyam Puzha and Kavidi Puzha tributary of Mahe Puzha. The projectinvolves construction of 2 weirs, one across Vaniyam puzha at Panoth and the other across Kavidi puzha at

Valuk. The Contractor M/s. Poulose George FMEPL Consortium has started the work at an agreed PACof 5948 lakh. The work was started on 23.03.2010. Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments.Supply of E&M machinery commenced. Overall physical progress is 51.26 %.

3.2.1.6 CHATHANKOTTUNADA -II SHEP (6 MW 14.76 MU)

Chathankottunda II SHEP is a run off the river scheme in Kuttiyadi river basin. The project is in Kavilampara

Panchayath, Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode District. It is proposed to utilize the flow from Poothamapara andKaringad streams, both being the tributaries of Kuttiady river by construction of diversion weirs and diverting

water through separate open contour canals to a common forebay and then though a penstock to the power

house to generate power of 14.76MU per annum using 3 turbines of 2 MW capacity each.


18/110



18

The work was awarded to Coramandal Infrastructure Pvt. Limited Coramandel Energy Pvt. Ltd.,

Boving Fouress Pvt. Ltd. Consortium at an agreed PAC of 4536 lakh. The agreement was executed on04.03.2010 and the work was commenced on 06.03.2010. The overall progress is 5.78%.

3.2.1.7 CHIMMONY SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC SCHEME (2.5 MW-6.7 MU)

The scheme proposes to utilize the controlled release of water for irrigation during the summer season

for power generation. Board had accorded sanction to implement the work by Thrissur Zilla Panchayat.

Later the Panchayat informed their unwillingness to carryout the work. Subsequently, the Board cancelledthe allotment given to the Panchayat and decided to implement the project directly by KSEB. Board

accorded administrative sanction for the project for 23.45 crore including IDC on 06.01.2011.

The civil work was awarded to M/s SIDPL-BVSR Joint venture on 05.07.2011 at an agreed PAC of

966 lakh and the work was commenced on 18.08.2011.

3.2.1.8 PORINGALKUTHU SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC SCHEME (24 MW-45.02 MU)

The Poringalkuthu Small HE Scheme envisages the utilization of the spill water from Poringalkuthu reservoir

by the construction of water conducting system of 2km length and a powerhouse with an installed capacity of 24

MW near the existing Poringalkuthu Left Bank Extension powerhouse. The scheme is located in 544 acres offorestland already handed over to KSEB. Board had accorded administrative sanction for the implementation of

the subject scheme on 22.11.2010 for an amount of 171.42 crore including IDC. Tender for the civil works of the

project was invited on 30.12.2010. The work awarded to the lowest bidder M/s GVR-GMW consortium on19.08.2011. Project work could not be commenced for want of forest clearance from MoE&F.

3.2.1.9 PEECHI (1.25 MW 3.36 MU)

The Scheme envisages development of power by utilizing the irrigation release from the Peechi Irrigation

Project through the right bank canal by providing a penstock pipe branching off from the existing irrigationpipe and construction of a dam toe power house. The construction of approach road to the powerhouse is

completed. The work of Re-alignment of the existing irrigation pipe line is also completed (On Work

Deposit basis with Irrigation Department). Agreement for the Main Project work was executed with M/s

SILK, Thrissur on 15.07.2010 at an agreed PAC of 1041 lakh and the work was commenced on 12.11.2010.Laying of earth mat completed. Issued dispatch clearance for all E&M equipments. 44 % of Civil works and

32% of E & M works are completed. Overall physical progress is 38%.

3.2.1.10 PERUMTHENARUVI SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (6 MW - 25.77 MU)

The Perumthenaruvi Small Hydro Project is a run- off river scheme in river Pamba of Pamba Basin thatenvisages the utilization of water from 442 sq.km catchment of Pamba and Azhutha rivers for electricity

generation. The installed capacity of the project is 6 MW (2 x 3 MW) and is expected to generate 25.77 MU

of energy per annum. The civil work was awarded to M/s Paulose George Construction Company (P) Ltd.

and the work started on 02.03.2012. E & M works were awarded to the lowest bidder M/s. Flovel Energies(P) Ltd and agreement has been executed on 22.08.2011.

3.2.1.11 BARAPOLE SHEP (15 MW 36 MU)

Barapole Small Hydro Electric Project is a run-off the river scheme in the Barapole river, one of the

river tributaries of Valapatanam basin located in Palathinkadavu, Ayyankunnu Village of Talassery Taluk in

Kannur District. The work was awarded to M/s. PGCCL on 29.09.2010 at an agreed PAC of 7394 lakh.Overall progress is 40.44%. Tender evaluation of E& M work is in progress.

3.2.1.12 KAKKAYAM SHEP (3 MW 10.39MU)

Kakkayam SHEP is proposed in Chakittapara Village in Koorachundu in Kozhikode district. The

scheme envisages utilization of the tailrace discharge of the existing Kuttiyadi Additional Extension Power


19/110



19

Station at Kakkayam. The contractor M/s. K.K. Engineering Company, Moovattupuzha has started the

construction activities at site on 19.03.2011 at an agreed PAC of 1633 lakh (Civil works only). Date ofcompletion as per agreement is 18/03/2013. Overall progress is 12%. E & M work was tendered and price

bid opened and evaluation is in progress.

3.2.1.13 ANAKKAYAM SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (7.5 MW - 22.83 MU)

This scheme is a tailrace development of the Sholayar Hydro Electric Project. The project components

are located in Anakkayam sub-basin of Chalakkudy basin in Thrissur district. This scheme has the advantageof utilizing the assured annual release of 348.5 mm3from Sholayar Power House for power generation.

Board accorded revised administrative sanction for the execution of the scheme for an amount of 91.66

crore at 2009 price level including IDC @ 10%, considering CDM benefit and MNRE assistance. The civil

work of the project was awarded to M/s Valecha Engineering Ltd., Mumbai and work order was issued on17.01.2011. The final approval from MoE& F is pending.

3.2.1.14 VELLATHOOVAL (SENGULAM TAILRACE) SCHEME (3.6 MW-12.17 MU)

The scheme is a run-off river scheme proposed at downstream of the existing Sengulam Power

House, across Muthirappuzha river in the Vellathooval Panchayat in Idukki District. The location of powerhousewas shifted from the right bank to the left bank, modifying the length and diameter of penstock and section

of weir to suit the cross section of river. Revised administrative sanction was obtained for an amount of

32.32 crore including IDC on 19.11.2010 and the civil work was awarded to lowest bidder M/s DSE Anchorstructural on 30.11.2011. E& M works tendered, pre-qualification bid opened and evaluation is in progress.

3.2.1.15 CHINNAR HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (24 MW - 76.45 MU)

Chinnar Hydro Electric Scheme is a run-off river scheme proposed for utilizing the power potential of

Perinjankutty river, a major tributary of Periyar. Property survey works were completed and the finalisation of

project layout, preliminary triangulation survey and arrangement for geological exploration works are in progress.

3.2.1.16 ATHIR APPILLY HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT (163 MW)

The scheme involves power generation by creating a reservoir in the Chalakkudy river by constructinga gravity dam located at 3km downstream of the existing Poringalkuthu Left Bank Powerhouse. In order to

maintain the Vazhachal cascade and Athirappilly water falls, a small powerhouse (2 x 1.5 MW) is proposed

at the toe of the Athirappilly dam, in addition to constructing a powerhouse (2 x 80 MW) at Kannankuzhi.

Re-tender for the implementation of the work had been invited during October 2007. OP filed against

the re-tender process by M/s HCC and Public Interest Litigation filed challenging the environmental clearanceis pending in the Honble High Court of Kerala.

The environmental clearance already granted by Ministry of Environment and Forest is now under

review. A site visit of Western Ghat Ecological Expert Panel was held on 29.01.2011 followed by a technicalsession with higher officials of the Board and NGOs on the same day.

3.2.1.17 POOZHITHODE SHEP (4.8 MW- 10.97 MU)Poozhithode SHEP envisages development of power by utilizing water from Kadantharapuzha and

Illanipuzha from free catchment of 26 sq.km. The work was awarded to the consortium of M/s. Paulose

George & Co FMEPL at an agreed contract amount of 32.7866 crore. The work was commenced on04.03.2009 and the project was dedicated to the nation on 19.02.2011. Commercial operation was started

from June 2011.

3.2.1.18 PERUVANNAMUZHI SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT

Peruvannamuzhy scheme proposes to utilize the spill water in monsoon season from the reservoir of

existing Peruvannamuzhy irrigation dam (1972). During summer period the generating station can be run as


20/110



20

a peaking station by utilizing the summer flow and the tailrace discharge of KSEB schemes in the Kuttiady

HEPs after the demand for irrigation and drinking water supply are met. As per the approved DPR 555.79mm3of water can be utilized in the proposed scheme from the average available inflow of 802.67 mm3. The

balance water may spill during monsoon, as there is no significant storage. This proposed plant can be

operated as base load station during high flood and the same plant would assume the role of peaking

station during the low inflow period. Pre construction survey works are in progress.

3.2.1.19 ADYANPARA SHEP (3.5 MW 9.01 MU)

The scheme envisages power generation from Kanhirapuzha river, a tributary of Chaliyar by constructing

a diversion weir and water conductor system. The contract for the work was awarded to M/s KBL - AryaconConsortium at an agreed amount of 21.32 crore. The work was commenced on 10.10.2007. Only 5% of

the civil works have been completed. The contract was terminated on 28.08.2009. The Board decided to re-

tender the balance work on 09.07.2010. Estimate for the balance works was prepared based on Scheduleof Rates 2009 and the revised estimate was sanctioned. The work was awarded to M/s. KBL Aryacon

Consortium on 06.01.2012.

3.2.1.20 MANKULAM HEP. (40 MW 82 MU)

The scheme is a part of the erstwhile Puyamkutty project (750 MW). A revised project report wasprepared for the scheme in March 2000 with an installed capacity of 40 MW so as to generate 82 MU

annually. Board had accorded revised Administrative Sanction for the execution of Mankulam Hydro Electric

Project for an amount of 352.18 crores on 04.02.2009. Tender for the civil works of the scheme was invitedon 05.06.2009. The pre-qualification committee held on 18.08.2011 recommended to re-tender the work, as

the land acquisition was not completed. Board, vide Board Order dated 17.11.2011 decided to cancel the

tender.

3.2.1.21 PORINGALKUTHU RMU PROJECT (4 X 9MW)

E& M works were awarded and agreement was executed.

3.2.1.22 CHEMBUKADAVU STAGE III (6MW 14.92MU)

The scheme is located in Chalipuzha river of Chaliyar basin. The proposed scheme lies in KodencheriVillage in Kozhikode district. The scheme envisages power development by using tail water of Chembukadavu

SHEP Stage II and its own free catchment. Pre construction works are in progress.

3.2.1.23 OLIKKAL & POOVARTHANTHODE SHEP (4.5MW & 2.7MW)

The Olikkal SHEP is proposed in Thiruvambady Village in Kozhikode district. The scheme utilizes the

water of Poyilingapuzha, a tributary of Iruvanchipuzha river in Chaliyar basin. The Poovaranthode SHEP is

proposed in Moodarachi Village in Kozhikode District. This Scheme also utilizes the water of Poyilingapuzhain Chaliyar basin.

As per B.O.(FB) No.628/2010 (GPC2/PVM/7/2009) dated Tvm 08.03.2010 the Board decided tobundle Olikkal & Poovaranthode as a single work. Pre-construction Survey is completed. Property Survey

is progressing at site. Preparation of tender drawings is almost completed and preparation of estimates is

in progress.


21/110


22/110



22

5 Perumthenaruvi 7

6 Chimmony SHEP 2

7 Pallivasal HE Scheme (Renovation) 4

8 Sengulam Augmentation 19 Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pathanamthitta 15

10 Section Office, Kuthiathode 4

11 220kV narrow based multi circuit tower for

Mannam- Cherai Line 3

Design Wing, Kozhikode

1 Vilangad SHEP 93

2 Barapole SHEP 45

3 Chathankottunada II SHEP 33

4 Kakkayam SHEP 215 Olikkal SHEP 48

6 Poovaramthode SHEP 45

7 KDPP Residential Flat 25

8 Nilambur Mini Vydyuthi Bhavanam 45

9 E-Type Flat, Shoranur 16

10 Anjukunnu 66kV Substation 15

3.3.2 PROJECTS ELECTRICAL DESIGN WING (PED)

This wing undertakes the design, tendering and construction activities of E & M equipments for newpower generation projects and for RMU of existing power projects. The DPR preparation of RMU works arealso done by this office. The activities of this wing also include the preparation of technical specifications of

E & M estimate, including power evacuation of the projects based on preliminary design and site visit for

incorporation of the same in the DPR of new projects. The tendering of E & M works of new generation andRMU of existing projects are also done by this wing.

3.3.2.1The scrutiny and approval of engineering drawings and quality assurance plan of E& M equipmentas per specifications of the projects such as Ranni- Perunad (2 x 2 MW), Peechi (1 x 1.25 MW), Thottiar

HEP Scheme (1 x 30 MW + 1 x10 MW), Pallivasal Extension Scheme (2 x 30 MW), Chathankottunada

Stage II (3 x 2 MW), Vilangad (3 x 2.5 MW), Perumthenaruvi (2 x 3 MW) , Poringalkuthu HEP RMU (4 x 9

MW) were carried out.

3.3.2.2. Inspectionswere carried out at shops as per approved QA plan for major equipments and issuanceof dispatch clearance for all E& M equipments of the commissioned Ranni-Perunad SHEP and ongoingprojects such as Peechi, Thottiyar, Pallivasal Extension Scheme and Vilangad.

3.3.2.3Evaluation of tenders and action for awarding the works for Kakkayam (2 x 1.5 MW), Barapole

(3 x 5 MW) and Chimmony (1 x 2.5 MW) were carried out. Awarding of work and execution of agreement forE & M works of Perumthenaruvi (2 x 3 MW) and Poringalkuthu RMU (4 x 9 MW) were also carried out.

3.3.2.4Tendering for the execution of E & M works of Vellathooval scheme was carried out. Prepared tenderdocument for the execution of E & M works of Poringalkuthu SHEP. Initiated preliminary works for carrying

out the RLA study of Kuttiady HEP RMU work.


23/110



23

3.3.2.5 The technical specifications were prepared for the tendering of R & M works of Sholayar (3 x 18

MW) hydro-electric project.

3.3.3 CIVIL INVESTIGATION AND PLANNING WING

This wing is primarily responsible for identifying the potential hydro-electric schemes, both small andlarge, that can possibly be taken up for implementation by the Board, conducting preliminary and detailed

investigation/ survey jobs, preparation of Preliminary/ Detailed Investigation Reports (PIR/ DIR) and preparation

of Draft Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for those projects that are found technically feasible and economicallyviable. The Draft DPRs are then subjected to the scrutiny of the DPR Approval Committee consisting of the

Member (Generation), Member (Finance), Financial Advisor, Chief Engineer (C-I&P), Chief Engineer (PED),

Chief Engineer (Civil Construction) and Deputy Chief Engineer (Designs) with full powers of Chief Engineer.

Formal Administrative clearance for the schemes are then issued by the Board and projects are assignedto the respective Chief Engineers for implementation.

3.3.3.1A committee was constituted with the Chief Engineer (C-I&P) as its Chairman during August 2010 toexamine the various aspects involved in cost effective implementation of SHEPs and to make

recommendations to the Board for consideration. Accordingly the committee submitted the report during

December 2010 and it was decided to conduct a workshop to refine the recommendation of the committeeso that the same can be implemented in the Board. A workshop in this regard was conducted on 22.11.2011.

3.3.3.2The planning process is done in consultation with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for large

schemes with installed capacity more than 25MW and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) forsmall schemes up to 25MW.

3.3.3.3Consequent upon the environmental and social constraints attached to the large hydro -electric

schemes, Board has been finding it difficult to implement large schemes especially those involving forestsubmergence. Hence, thrust is being given for the development of Small HEPs (


24/110



24

of climatological and meteorological data, flood control activities in reservoirs, upkeep and maintenance of

Dams and structures, arranging security personnel at vital points, maintenance of seismic stations andnetwork under KSEB, issues regarding land encroachment in Project areas, etc.

3.3.4.1Research activities under this wing include hydrological and meteorological review of dams, preparation

of emergency action plan as per CWC guidelines, dam break analysis, analysis of instrumentation dataand preparation of interpretation report, settlement studies of earthern dam, structural review of major dams

including Idukki Arch Dam (3D Finite Element Dynamic Analysis) and seismological review based on earth

quakes, carrying out silt and sedimentation survey of reservoirs, conducting precision survey, mix designs

including the materials testing of various ongoing works and model studies.

3.3.4.2 ACHIEVEMENTS

3.3.4.2.1The Government of India through Central Water Commission (CWC) is implementing Dam

Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) with World Bank assistance. This projects aims to improve

the safety and operational performance of existing dams. Board has taken a policy decision to avail WorldBank aid under this scheme for the basicrehabilitation and improvement works of Dams and intends to

cover eligible payments under this contract. Accordingly major dam safety works proposed for the financial

year were included under DRIP. Projects considered in the first phase are in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4

1 Sabarigiri HEP 8 dams ( 11.50 crore) 329.8 million US $

2 Sholayar HEP 3 dams ( 1.93 crore) 25 million US $

3 Poringalkuthu HEP 1 dam ( 0.54 crore) 18 million US $

4 Sengulam HEP 1 dam 2.67 million US $

5 Idukki HEP 5 dams 167.66 million US $

Project agreement, loan agreement, and the financial agreement had been executed between the

Government of India, World Bank, Central Water Commission and the participating states on 21.12.2011.Initiated action to prepare the estimate for the projects in the second phase.

3.3.4.2.2Hydrology review reports of Anathode, Pamba, Idukki, Sholayar and Poringalkuthu dams were

submitted to CWC based on PMP values. Conducted pre-monsoon inspection of 11 major dams and postmonsoon inspection of 24 dams and prepared its reports. Initiated action for the digitization process of six

seismic observatories with a central recording station and accelerograph at Idukki dam by utilizing the

funds from Government of Kerala.

3.3.4.2.3 MECHANICAL FACILITIES

The Civil Circle, Pallom, in Kottayam District headed by a Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) and having 2

mechanical facilities viz. Central Mechanical Facility, Pallom and Mechanical Facility I, Angamaly. The

Mechanical Facility II, Kolathara, Kozhikode is under the control of Deputy Chief Engineer with full powers

of Chief Engineer, Kozhikode. These units are doing the steel fabrication works for the Generation,

Transmission and Distribution Wing according to requirement.


25/110



25

4. TRANSMISSION PROFIT CENTRE

Transmission system is an essential link between power stations and load centres for bulk transfer ofpower and has a vital role in the management of power. KSEB has pioneered the modern concept of

developing a large transmission network for transferring power from power stations to the local load centres.

4.1The transmission sector of KSEB comprises of two zones namely North and South, and a System

Operation wing each headed by a Chief Engineer. The North zone is headed by the Chief Engineer

(Transmission - North) with its headquarters at Kozhikode and the South zone is headed by the ChiefEngineer (Transmission - South) with its headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram. The System Operations

wing with headquarters at Kalamassery is responsible for the real time management of Kerala Power

System and also performs activities connected with Communication, SCADA, Protection, Power equipment

testing and Meter testing fields.

4.2 SYSTEM OPERATION

Power system management has been carried out effectively during 2011-12, despite the steep increase

in the consumption and peak demand. The total annual energy consumption recorded a growth of 9 % and

evening peak demand (Maximum Demand) increased 7.3% compared to 2010-11. One significant development

was the abnormal increase of 12.40% in the morning demand compared to the previous year. The strategyfollowed by the Board was to reduce power purchase during summer, when the price of power generally

gets escalated. In addition, it was decided to keep the average power purchase cost lower than the cost of

generation from naphtha stations. The following factors affected the purchase strategy of KSEB.

Non- availability of CGS power has been comparatively more during the year, resulting in utilization of

more hydel power on such days.

The Telengana issue reduced the output from the Ramagundam Station considerably for a few days.

The apprehension on the safety of Idukki reservoir on account of the Mullapperiyar issue raised at

judicial forum and government level also consumed more water from Idukki for some days.

The ban imposed by the Government of Karnataka on the sale of power from the territory of Karnataka

from February 2012 to May 2012.

The total consumption during 2011-12 was 19038 MU. The highest consumption of 63.4515 MU was

recorded on 21.03.2012. The Maximum Demand recorded was 3348 MW on 19.03.2012, between 21.30

22.00 hrs.

4.2.1The State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) did meticulous planning and prudent operations to attain

excellent results. It includes real time load restrictions as and when necessary, generation scheduling,

maintenance scheduling, scheduling the import of power from IPPs and CGS on long term as well as ondaily basis, economic load dispatching, merit order dispatching, unit commitment policy, fixing up of merit

order for under frequency tripping and remote switching operation from SLDC. Purchase and sale of Power

were arranged prudently for the overall benefit of the Board. The advance planning and real time market

interventions enabled KSEB to reduce power purchase cost significantly.

4.2.2The generation from RGCCPP was 475 MU against the planned quantum of 1003 MU. This reduction

was compensated by the additional purchase from traders and exchanges at a rate less than the variablecost of RGCCPP.


26/110



26

4.2.3Cyclic load shedding had to be imposed throughout the State from 20.06.2011 to 23.06.2011 (due to

the fire accident at Moolamattom Generating Station) and from 29.09.2011 to 10.10.2011 (due to shortagein power availability).

4.2.4On account of aggressive market operation carried out, the generation from LSHS stations and

naphtha stations were reduced by increasing purchase of power at comparatively lower rates. UI managementwas also done quite effectively. The UI import was 616 MU at an average rate of 2.675 and export was 87.7

MU at an average rate of 3.53.

4.3Transmission system was able to achieve considerable improvement by commissioning of new

substations, constructing transmission lines and by upgrading the existing substations. 3 Nos. of 110 kV

substations and 7 Nos. of 33 kV substations were commissioned during the year. 11.38 circuit km of 220

kV lines, 0.89 circuit km of 110 kV lines and 75.65 circuit km of 33 kV lines were commissioned during2011-12. Annexures - 4A,4B,4Cand 4Dshow the list of substations as on 31.03.2012, the details of new/

upgraded substations, transmission lines commissioned and the capacity enhancement of substations

respectively.

An overview of the transmission system as on 31.03.2012 is given in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1.

Sl. No. Capacity No. Substations Line length in Reliability

Circuit kms Index 2010-11

1 400 kV 2* 260**

2 220 kV 17 2712.85 96.43

3 110 kV 131 4036.10 98.98

4 66 kV 80 2386.67 98.97

5 33 kV 120 1494.04 94.43

Total 350 10889.66

* One 400 kV Substation at Pallipuram, Thiruvananthapuram is owned by PGCIL ** Owned by PGCIL


27/110



27

5. DISTRIBUTION PROFIT CENTRE

Kerala State Electricity Board distributes electricity in the whole State of Kerala except in the Thrissur

Municipal Corporation and Munnar (Kannan Devan Hills). For operational convenience the distribution wing

is divided into three zones namely South, Central and North.

5.1 The South zone headed by the Chief Engineer (Distribution South) with its headquarters at

Thiruvananthapuram has 6 Electrical Circles, 19 Divisions (including TMR Divisions at Thirumala & Pallom),58 Subdivisions, 178 Electrical Sections and a Regional Stores Division at Kundara.

5.2 The Central zone has 7 Electrical Circles, 26 Divisions (including TMR Division at Angamaly), 75

Subdivisions, 230 Electrical Sections and a Regional Stores Division at Aluva. The Central Zone is headedby the Chief Engineer (Distribution Central) and has its headquarters at Ernakulam.

5.3 The North zone headed by the Chief Engineer (Distribution North) with its headquarters at Kozhikode

has 10 Electrical Circles, 26 Divisions (including TMR Division at Shornur & Kannur), 78 Subdivisions, 289Electrical Sections and a Regional Stores Division at Kallai.

5.4 ACHIEVEMENTS

Service Connections (nos.)

a) Domestic 260419

b) Non-domestic 132377

c) Agriculture 12773

d) Industrial 8100

Total 413669

Lines (km)

a) 22 kV Line

b) 11 kV Line 2572.24

c) LT Line 4089

Transformer (nos.) 4375

Street Lights (nos.) 28507

5.5 SYSTEM DETAILS

Table 5.2

Description of1 Total as on Achievement for the year 2011-12 Total as

Work Unit 31.03.2011 onSouth Central North Total 31.03.2012

Service Connections Nos. 10127946 89471 119612 204586 413669 10457637

11 KV line km 49232 850.68 871.14 850.42 2572.24 51392

LT line km 266856 611 1012 2466 4089 270718

Transformers Nos. 58427 945 1652 1778 4375 62583

Street Lights Nos. 1196503 11348 7673 9486 28507 1218610

Table 5.1


28/110



28

5.6 NEW OFFICES

Board has sanctioned a new Electrical Division at Harippad and three new Electrical Sections atPeralasseri, Areekkad and Poonthura.

5.7 CONSUMER GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL FORUM (CGRF)

Complying with the provisions of Sub Section (5) of Section 42 of Electricity Act, 2003, the Board as

per Board Order dated 16.03.2006 has constituted Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) for each

region viz; southern, central and northern, with a chairperson of the rank of Deputy Chief Engineer (Ele.)with headquarters at Kottarakara, Ernakulam and Kozhikode enabling the consumers to approach a Forum

to redress their grievances. The CGRF discharges its function as provided in the Electricity Act, 2003 and

Regulations issued by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission and orders issued by thedistribution licensee in this regard and any amendments thereon.

Table 5.3 Abstract of complaints settled by CGRF

South Central North TOTAL

Complaints received 111 100 91 302Complaints settled 110 108 93 311

Complaints to be settled 18 20 12 50

5.8 REDUCTION OF T&D LOSS

KSEB achieved T&D loss reduction from 16.09% (2010-11) to 15.65 % (2011-12). To facilitate the loss

reduction, 2572.24 km of 11kV lines and 4375 distribution transformers were installed. 6,15,719 faulty /sluggish / old meters have been replaced with electronic meters to reduce commercial losses.

5.9 LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT (LAD) WORKS

MP & MLA LAD funds are mainly used by MPs and MLAs through District Collector to take up veryemergent development works in their constituencies. The works included line extension, transformerinstallation, shifting of transformers and lines due to road widening/ realignment, installation of new streetlights,

etc. The physical and financial status of work as on 31.03.2012 is given in Table 5.4 (MLA LAD) and Table

5.5 (MP LAD).

Table 5.4

Region Total Completed Balance Amount Amount for Balance

No. of Works Works to be Remitted which work AmountWorks Completed ( in Lakh) was completed ( in Lakh)

( in Lakh)

South 1411 1410 1 1132.93 1128.03 4.9

Central 1337 1336 1 1452.02 1410.46 41.55

North 2418 2400 18 1869.03 1784.30 84.73

TOTAL 5166 5146 20 4454.00 4322.80 131.19


29/110


30/110



30

6. MIS, IT AND SAFETY WING

Chief Engineer (Projects) & Safety Commissioner controls and coordinates the various functions of

the MIS (Management Information System) Cell, IT (Information Technology) Cell and Safety Wing. The

Chief Engineer is assisted by Director IT & State Public Information Officer, Joint Director (MIS) & StateAssistant Public Information Officer, Joint Director (IT - Computerization Unit) Thiruvananthapuram, Joint

Director, Regional IT Unit, Kochi and Joint Director, Regional IT Unit, Kozhikode.

One Assistant Executive Engineer (Safety) at Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Thiruvananthapuram is assisting theSafety Commissioner. Three Executive Engineers (Safety) at the office of the Zonal Distribution Chief Engineers

(one each) are entrusted with the task of looking after safety related matters in their respective regions. Their

span of control includes Distribution, Transmission and Generation wings under the geographical area.

6.1 MIS (MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM) CELL

Following are the major functions and achievements of this wing.

Collected and compiled the monthly physical as well as financial performance from different Profit

Centers and Corporate Office, placed it to the Board and transmitted the same to the Governmentand Regulatory commission.

Compiled the energy transaction details and assessed the T&D loss of the system.

Status paper on power position placed to the Full Board for monthly review.

Status paper on finance position placed to the Full Board for monthly review.

Status paper on Progress of RGGVY and R-APDRP placed to the Full Board for monthly review.

Monthly progress of 20 Point Programme furnished to the State and Central Governments and CentralElectricity Authority.

Collected and compiled the physical progress, financial performance, regulatory information, etc.

and furnished quarterly to PFC.

The details regarding annual performance and future plan of the Board were compiled and furnished

to the Planning Board for the preparation of Economic Review.

Furnished the energy statistics of the Board to the Central Electricity Authority.

Furnished the details on cost of Generation and pooled cost, Reliability index of major Towns, etc. to

the Central Electricity Authority.

Board Orders and Circulars issued from various offices are numbered and uploaded in intranet.

General Board Orders and Circulars are compiled quarterly and forwarded to the Public Relations

Officer for printing (Volume 10, 11, 12 & 13).

Published the Annual Administration Report for the year 2010-11.

6.2. IT-COMPUTERISATION UNIT

6.2.1 MAJOR FUNCTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Software development, testing, implementation and maintenance, assessing hardware requirements,

providing technical specifications and conducting technical evaluations for procurement, providing hardware,


31/110



31

software and network support to all KSEB offices, arranging IT based training for KSEB employees, Design,

Planning and Implementation of R-APDRP projects.

The IT-Computerisation Unit has attained considerable achievements in the automation of major

functional areas of KSEB viz., Billing of LT & HT consumers, Supply Chain Management System, HR

Management System, Corporate Accounting System, etc.

6.2.1.1 LT BILLING APPLICATION SOFTWARE ORUMA

The LT Billing Software ORUMA is deployed in all Electrical Sections of KSEB. IT Wing provided

service support to all Electrical Sections and implemented updates of fuel surcharge, subsidy, quota, etc.

The following modules were added in ORUMA.

Special Connection Scheme To provide BPL Service Connection under Rajeev Gandhi Grameen

Vydyuthikaran Yojana (RGGVY) and for providing Service Connection to the houses constructed

under Coastal Housing and Resettlement Programme (CHRP).

Demand Side Management This module was implemented as part of Nalekkithiri Oorjam project,

for evaluating school students participated in energy conservation competition.

6.2.1.2 LT BILLING APPLICATION SOFTWARE ORUMA NET

A major redesigning and modification in ORUMA software is being carried out at IT- Computerization

Unit for running the Application in centralized architecture, which will provide

Any where payment facility and e-payment facility.

Web enabled services for consumers like bill view, payment history, consumption details, meterreading history, etc.

SMS alert for bill date, bill due date, disconnection date, etc.

Online Customer Service like New Consumer Registration, Tariff change, Ownership change, Connected

Load change, etc. will also be provided to the consumers of KSEB after implementation of ORUMA-NET.

6.2.1.3 HT/ EHT BILLING SYSTEM

A comprehensive billing system for billing, collection and accounting of all HT/ EHT consumers hasbeen implemented successfully. The web-enabled services module, which provides online payment facility,

bill view, bill print, viewing consumption details, payment history, consumer connection details, etc through

internet has been implemented on 06.07.2011.

6.2.1.4 ARU ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (SARAS)

The ARU Accounting System developed by the Regional IT Unit, Kozhikode has been implemented inall the 136 ARUs of KSEB. The process of migrating the application software from distributed architecture

to centralized architecture is in progress. Five ARUs were migrated to centralized database architecture.

6.2.1.5 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Supply Chain Management software for automating the inventory management and procurement

process has been implemented in Distribution Wing. Steps are being taken to implement the software inTransmission Wing.

6.2.1.6 HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM HRIS

The process of creation of a comprehensive HR Information System for KSEB started with the

development of a GPF Module. Payroll computerization of all ARUs was completed during the year. Now,the salary bill preparation of all employees of KSEB is done through HRIS software. The employee information


32/110



32

system showing office-wise/ category-wise details of all employees in KSEB was also implemented through

the HRIS software during the year.

6.2.1.7 R-APDRP

The R-APDRP program is sponsored by Government of India and funded through Power FinanceCorporation (PFC). Part-A of the program is for building up a solid IT infrastructure like Wide Area Network,

Data Centre, etc. for power utilities. As part of implementation of R-APDRP in KSEB, it has been decided

to implement the following projects.

Establishment of Wide Area Network for KSEB For connecting all the major offices

Establishment of Data Centre For hosting the Server system of Software Applications

Energy Auditing For measuring and reducing losses

Management Information System Centralised reporting facility

GIS based consumer indexing and asset mapping Digital map and database of consumers and

assets

GIS based integrated network analysis module For analyzing electrical network parameters

Centralised customer care services Providing consumers centralized service point

Meter Data Acquisition System For collecting meter data from HT/ EHT consumers, Distribution

transformer meters and Substation meters

Web self services Allowing consumers to communicate with KSEB through the web

Identity and access management system Single sign-on for users to Software applications

Development of commercial database of consumers

Mail messaging system providing E-mail facility to all required offices and employees

Antivirus solution

Establishment of Enterprise architecture integration of various Software Applications

The DPR for the above projects had been prepared and submitted to PFC and PFC has granted

214.40 crore as loan to KSEB for implementation of the above projects. The time span allowed forcompletion of the projects is 18 months and if the projects are completed within the allowed time, the entire

loan amount will be converted as grant. It is expected that implementation of the above projects will be

started shortly.

6.2.1.8 KSEBsin-house development team under regional IT Unit, Kozhikode has developed a new website

www.kseb.in based on CMF technology and hosted it in the State Data Centre. The above website is fully

built up based on open source tools and applications. This website is functioning as the official website ofKSEB and it provides a lot of functionalities which are useful to the public as well as Board employees.

6.2.1.9The IT Unit has also provided support and maintenance to the existing computerized system viz, LTBilling, HT/ EHT Billing, Payroll, KSEB Website, Mail messaging system, File and Mail management and

Front office management. Support and maintenance of computer systems and accessories (including

Local Area Network) for field offices as well as KSEB headquarters have been provided. Complete procurementassistance for hardware, software, UPS and networking components required for all KSEB offices was also

provided. The IT Wing is also co-ordinating the System Administrators and System Supervisors across the

State for providing necessary hardware and software support for field offices.

6.2.1.10SMS based complaint registration system has been introduced for registering complaints when apower failure occurs. The implementation of the project was envisaged within the 100 days program of the

Government of Kerala, by utilizing the infrastructure of IT Mission. Under this system, the consumer has to

send a SMS to the number 537252 with his consumer number and section code to report the supply failureto the central server located at Vydyuthi Bhavanm, Thiruvananthapuram. The SMS will be acknowledged


33/110



33

with a docket number sent back to the consumer. From this server, the consumer number of the consumer

is directed to the concerned section office, based on the section office code. As all the section offices havebroadband internet connection, they can log on the respective web page to view the complaints to be

handled by that section office.

6.3 SAFETY WING

The primary task of the Safety wing is to take actions to curb the accidents. The Safety Commissioner

and the Safety Officers conduct periodic inspections at various offices and work sites to assess the level of

safety preparedness among the staff and officers. In addition to the routine inspections, the Safety Officersconduct investigation of accidents and submit reports of the same to the Board.

6.3.1 ACHIEVEMENTS

Comprehensive Permit to work system specifically suited for the distribution wing was accepted by

the Board and this wing is entrusted with the task of rolling out the same.

A proposal for an intensive campaign among public and employees about the safety aspects was

accepted by the Board. The work for implementing the same is in progress.

A detailed proposal for the implementation of a comprehensive Safety Management system in KSEB

was prepared by the Safety wing and the same is under the consideration of the Board.

6.4 IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

For the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Board vide BO (FM) No. 93/2007

(MIS/RIA/06-07) dated 10.01.2007 has designated Public Information Officers, Assistant Public InformationOfficers and Appellate Authorities in almost all the offices to perform duties as per guidelines, circulars and

directions issued by the Board and as per provisions contained in the Act. Accordingly, 1529 Public

Information Officers and 516 Appellate Authorities have been designated in the various offices of the Board.In Corporate Office, Director (IT) is designated as the State Public Information Officer and Chief Engineer

(Corporate Planning) as the State Appellate Authority. Of the 8100 applications received during 2011-12,

8098 applications were disposed under Right to Information Act, 2005 by the various offices. An amount of43,328/- has been collected towards application fee and 36,884/- towards other fees including document

fee.

6.5 LIBRARY

The Corporate Office of KSE Board at Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Thiruvananthapuram has a library, which

is a reference library for the various departments of the Board.

6.6 RECORDS MANAGEMENT

In order to maintain records duly catalogued and indexed, computerization of records has been initiated.


34/110



34

7. CORPORATE PLANNING

Chief Engineer (Corporate Planning) controls and co-ordinates the various planning activities pertainingto generation, transmission, and distribution in the long term and short term projections and electrical

research under KSEB. The Chief Engineer is also the nodal officer for monitoring works under central

assistance and with assistance from Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC).

7.1 PLANNING CELL

The major activities carried out in the Planning cell are as follows

Annual Plan 2011-12 was prepared through decentralized planning process.

Prepared separate maintenance plans and list of material requirement for capital and maintenanceworks for Transmission and Distribution wings.

Prepared action plan to roll out modified version Easy Progress software for Electrical Divisions,

Circles and Chief Engineer offices.

Model Section concept was implemented in all Electrical Sections.

Prepared Generation Plan for the water year 2011-12. Based on this, prepared the monthly generationplan and forecasted power position of Kerala system for the succeeding months.

Analyzed the demand-supply position based on the expected demand of the state and availability

from proposed stations.

Monitored the progress of development of Baitarni West coal block by Baitarni West Coal CompanyLtd. Formulated various proposals to set up coal based power project at different locations, due tothe difficulty in implementing the project at Cheemeni. The proposals includes associating with

Odisha Government to jointly set up a pithead power plant at Odisha, associating with NTPC for

jointly setting up a power plant at Ramagundam in Andhra Pradesh and associating with NLC forjointly developing a power plant at Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu.

Initiated action to set up a gas based power project jointly by KSIDC and KSEB at Cheemeni.

Government of Kerala has decided to implement the 1200 MW natural gas based power plant at

Cheemeni through viability gap funding and steps are being taken for implementing the first unit of350 MW. KSIDC has submitted gas allocation request to the Government of India. For the selection

of project developer, KSIDC has submitted the draft bidding documents including draft PPA.

Prepared Power System Statistics 2010-11.

Reports on Monthly scheme-wise plan progress (Physical & Financial) & one year action plan of the

Government of Kerala, Subject Committee meeting, Demand for grant, Budget Speech, GovernorsAddress, Chief Ministers/ Power Ministers/ MPs/ Chief Secretarys Conference (Issues to be taken

up with Government of India), Annual Conference of District Collectors and Head of Departments

(Agenda notes and action taken report), etc. were submitted to the Government of Kerala.

Initiated steps for the procurement of power from Ullunkal SHP (7 MW) developed by M/s. Energy

Development Company Ltd. (EDCL) and the execution of PPA.


35/110



35

Signed the Power Purchase Agreement for the procurement of 10 MW power from the co-generation

plant of M/s. MPS Steel Castings Ltd.

Action is being carried out for the procurement of power from 110 kW Mankulam Mini Hydro Project

owned by Mankulam Grama Panchayat, 50 kW Kallar Micro Hydel Project owned by Idukki Grama

Panchayat, and Karikkayam SHP (15MW) owned by M/s. Ayyappa Hydro Power Ltd. Steps were initiated regarding the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) accreditation issued to M/s

INDSIL for Kuthungal SHP.

Monitored the power allocation from Ministry of Power and follow up actions were carried out foradditional allocation from new CGS and from the unallocated quota.

Administered power purchase agreements with Central Generating Stations and IPPs inside the

State such as BSES & KPCL.

Executed Transmission Service Agreement (TSA), Revenue Sharing Agreement (RSA), and Billing,

Collection and Disbursement (BCD) procedures with PGCIL on 02.08.2011.

Initiated steps for the preparation of the 18thElectric Power Survey Report.

The proposals for setting up a 500 MW gas based power plant at Kannur by Kannur Power ProjectsPvt. Ltd. and a 300 MW plant at Kochi by Tiana Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. were processed.

Steps were initiated with PTC regarding procurement of power from the Mega power project being

implemented in Nellore, AP, through MoU route.

The proposals of BSNL & PGCIL to have association with KSEB in developing reliable Optical Fibre

Cable network through KSEB towers were processed.

Evolved KSEBs views in respect of CERC, KSERC regulations and SRPC directives.

Preliminary discussions were carried out with firms such as NVVN, NTPC, and PTC regarding purchase

of bundled solar power to meet the renewable purchase obligation of KSEB.

The offer of M/s PTC for the supply of 50 MW bundled solar power was processed.

Draft Results Framework Document (RFD) for KSEB for the year 2011-12 was prepared.

RFD for Transmission projects for 2012-13 was prepared and forwarded to the Central ElectricityAuthority (CEA).

Draft delegation of powers of Officers and Full-time Members of the Board were prepared.

7.2 RESEARCH WING

The major functions of Research Wing include carrying out research projects under Research Scheme

On Power (RSOP) funded by Ministry of Power with the guidance of Central Power Research Institute

(CPRI), implementing DSM and energy conservation activities, carrying out the measurement of Earth

Resistivity & Station Resistance and recommending various research and innovative proposals received to

the Board along with the recommendation of Research and Innovation Committee.

7.2.1 ACHIEVEMENTS

7.2.1.1The RSOP ProjectEvaluation of efficacy, long term performance and anticorrosive nature of locally

available clays of Kerala as an encasement in earthing system in high soil resistivity areas is in progress.

The date of completion is extended up to 31.12.2012. Two clays were short listed after testing for its pHvalue and conductivity. Their chemical composition was tested at CPRI, Bangalore. Discussions were held

with officials Centre for Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Madurai for conducting accelerated

corrosion testing with short listed clays. The tendering process for setting up of experimental earthingsystem with short listed clays is in progress.


36/110



36

7.2.1.2The Subdivision level DSM cells conducted awareness programme on Energy Conservation for

major energy consumers, Residents Associations and students to restrict energy consumption duringpeak hours. Energy conservation day was celebrated on 14.12.2011. Energy conservation month celebrations

were arranged jointly by KSEB, NTPC, REC, PGCIL, EMC and ANERT. Activities like Koottayottam and

Painting competitions were organized for conveying the message of energy conservation. Earth Hour was

observed on 31.03.2012. Campaign was arranged through Media to voluntarily switch off the lights andelectrical equipments for one hour from 08:30 pm to 09:30 pm. About 66,000 incandescent lamps in use at

KSEB offices were replaced with CFLs from the balance available under Bachat Lamp Yojana. It was also

decided to distribute the remaining CFLs to Government offices for replacing the incandescent lamps inuse.

7.2.1.3A Programme on energy conservation implemented through schools, named Nalekkithiri Oorjam

is jointly organized by KSEB, Energy Management Centre (EMC) and Education Department. Nearly 1,24,000students from 5thStandard to 10thStandard from 2400 schools under Education Department are participating

in the programme. The programme period is from 01.08.2011 to 31.05.2012. The energy conservation

activities done by the students at their school, home, friends and neighbors house are logged in a diary,which will be evaluated at the end of the scheme and the best three students from each school will be

awarded cash prizes ( 500, 300 and 200). Apart from this, cash prizes for the best school in the District( 25,000) and State ( 1,00,000) will also be awarded.

7.2.1.4 Earth Resistivity measurement was done at 220kV Substation, Pallom, 110kV Substation, Kilimanoor,

110kV Substation, Ayoor, 110kV Substation, Chengalam, 66kV Substation, Thenmala (proposed), 33kVSubstation, Vakathanam and 33kV Substation, Adichanalloor. Station Resistance measurement was done

at 220kV Substation, Pallom, 110kV Substation, Kilimanoor, 110kV Substation, Chengalam and 110kV

Substation, Varkala.

7.2.1.5Five meeting of Research and Innovation unit were conducted and presentations/ discussions were

held on Static meter tester, Remote Dam Water level monitoring, Composite type insulators, Electric Line

Supply Analyzer and Monitor (ELSAM), H.T line tester, Automatic street light controllers, Remote meterreading system, Excel package for power analysis of Hydro Electric projects and Potential Alert.

7.3 SYSTEM STUDY GROUP

The major functions include conducting Load Flow Studies using MiPower software for finding out the

feasibility of proposals for construction/ upgradation/ capacity enhancement of substations and power

evacuation proposals for new/ existing projects, conducting short circuit studies for finding out fault level ofsubstations in the KSEB grid, conducting loss study of transmission network, preparing Grid map and

Single Line Diagram, collecting and analyzing the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) from various generating

stations and substations, checking the loading of transformers, healthiness of energy meters/ capacitor

banks and submission of reports to the Board and addressing matters related to CEA, SRPC, TCC andother Central and Southern Regional Forums.

7.3.1 ACHIEVEMENTS 58 nos. of Load Flow Studies were conducted.

Short circuit studies were conducted and fault level of substation in the KSEB grid as on 31.03.2012was published.

Technical loss assessment of transmission network for various voltage levels for the year 2010-11

(July 2010 to June 2011) was submitted to KSERC.

Grid map of Kerala as on 31.03.2011, based on Global Information System (GIS), was published for

the first time (400kV to 66kV voltage level).


37/110



37

Furnished base case data to SRPC for the assessment of shunt capacitor requirement in Southern

Region.

Matters related to SRPC and other forums were addressed.

Analysis of MOR data of all Generating Stations and Substations were carried out and reports

regarding loading of transformers, status of capacitor banks, energy transaction of 220 kV feeders,etc along with suggestions for system imp

kseb ad report 11-12

Documents