--- title: "Kerala Faces Fresh Power Crisis as Coal Shortage Cuts Thermal Power Generation Across India" english_title: "Kerala Power Crisis: Coal Shortage Cuts Electricity Supply, Load Shedding Feared" publisher: "Truevision English News" canonical_url: "https://english.truevisionnews.com/news/381294/kerala-power-crisis-coal-shortage-thermal-power-load-shedding" published_at: "2026-09-06T05:46:00+05:30" category: "Big Story" language: "en" image: "https://cf.zdn.im/img/truevisionnews.com/0/image-uploads/6a9cb1a6ba08c_kerala-power-crisis-coal-shortage-thermal-power-load-shedding.jpg" keywords: ["Kerala Power Crisis", "Coal Shortage", "Kerala Electricity", "Load Shedding", "Thermal Power Plants", "Power Supply Kerala"] --- # Kerala Faces Fresh Power Crisis as Coal Shortage Cuts Thermal Power Generation Across India > **Lead Summary:** **Thiruvananthapuram:** Kerala is heading towards another power crisis after thermal power plants across the country reduced electricity generation amid a shortage of coal. The state currently receives 36 million units of electricity per day from the central grid, of which 12 million units have been reduced. Of the country's 190 thermal power plants, around 50 are reportedly facing a situation where operations could come to a halt. Several plants have only about a week's supply of coal remaining. If the situation worsens, night-time power restrictions in Kerala may have to be intensified. ## Article Content **Thiruvananthapuram:** Kerala is heading towards another power crisis after thermal power plants across the country reduced electricity generation amid a shortage of coal. The state currently receives 36 million units of electricity per day from the central grid, of which 12 million units have been reduced. Of the country's 190 thermal power plants, around 50 are reportedly facing a situation where operations could come to a halt. Several plants have only about a week's supply of coal remaining. If the situation worsens, night-time power restrictions in Kerala may have to be intensified. Apart from the 12 million units excluded from the electricity received from the central grid, power obtained through other sources is also largely generated by thermal power plants. Even if Kerala is willing to purchase electricity at higher prices, sufficient power is reportedly unavailable through the power exchange. Load shedding has been implemented for the past three days between 6 pm and midnight. Two months ago, a half-hour night-time load shedding schedule had also been introduced. At present, the state is trying to minimise load shedding by increasing hydropower generation by five million units. Electricity consumption has also increased as rainfall has declined. Kerala purchases electricity through five routes: direct purchases from central generating stations, long-term contracts, short-term contracts, power exchanges and banking agreements with other states. 56 Million Units Required The state's current daily electricity consumption is 94 million units. Of this, only 26 million units are generated within the state, comprising 23 million units of hydropower and three million units of solar power. Another 68 million units are obtained from outside the state. Of this, excluding the 12 million units of nuclear power from Kudankulam, the remaining 56 million units used by the state every day come from thermal power plants. Coal mines in states such as Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh have reportedly stopped operations due to heavy rainfall. Although imported coal is available, the rain is preventing it from being transported to plants located at ports.Coal is transported in open trucks and goods wagons, taking loading and unloading facilities into consideration. If the coal becomes wet, it loses its ability to burn effectively. According to the figures provided, coal-based thermal power accounts for 42% of electricity availability in the country. Solar power contributes 29.5%, followed by wind power at 10.5%, hydropower at 9.5%, gas-based thermal power at 3.8%, and other sources at 4.7%. With thermal power generation under pressure because of coal availability and rainfall-related disruptions, Kerala's dependence on electricity from outside the state has become a major concern. If the supply situation deteriorates further, stricter night-time power restrictions may become necessary in the state. ### Related Links & Sources - [Original Story Source](https://english.truevisionnews.com/news/381294/kerala-power-crisis-coal-shortage-thermal-power-load-shedding)