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Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) has approved a capital investment plan totaling Rs 64.78 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27. The allocation includes Rs 8.49 billion for generation, Rs 11.75 billion for transmission, and Rs 16.69 billion for distribution works.

Additionally, KSEBL has allocated Rs 0.17 billion for detailed project reports on pumped storage projects and Rs 1.70 billion for battery energy storage systems to manage surplus renewable energy. The plan also includes Rs 0.52 billion for electric vehicle charging stations and Rs 1 billion for the deployment of smart meters across Kerala.