EV Accelerator Cell of Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL), and WRI India, are collaborating to study the grid impact of Electric Vehicles (EV) for strengthening Kerala’s Grid for Energy Transition. As part of this effort workshops and webinars are being organized under “Charging Kerala Forward”.

KSEBL has an important role to play to meet the electricity demand of the rapidly increasing EV load. KSEBL, as the designated State Nodal Agency (SNA) for EV charging infrastructure, established the EV Accelerator Cell to strengthen the state’s efforts toward a clean mobility transition. The Cell serves as the dedicated planning and coordination unit for all EV-related activities, particularly those concerning grid integration, infrastructure planning, and data-driven analysis. WRI India has been actively engaged in Kerala, focusing on supporting the state agencies including KSEBL to develop strategies for energy transition.

A workshop is planned with key stakeholders to seek feedback on EV growth and corresponding electricity demand projections that the EV Accelerator Cell is undertaking, in collaboration with WRI India. This workshop will also facilitate discussion on electrical safety related aspects of EV charging and explore synergies between renewable energy and EV charging.