THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Covid 19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns have been a setback for Kerala State Electricity Board. Consumption and revenue have decreased.

The moratorium for payment of fixed charges by commercial consumers also burnt holes in KSEB’s pocket.

Usually during summer, daily consumption of electricity is more. From January to May, daily consumption will reach up to 85000000 unit. During this time KSEB usually runs from pillar to post to buy electricity.

Meanwhile, daily loss foe KSEB now is Rs 15 crore. During this summer the consumption reduced by 20 per cent.