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Center-Left Owned by Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.GNA Energy power deal: CM sees savings, KSEB flags extra costs and legal hurdles
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The chief minister says the GNA Energy power purchase at Rs 8.63 per unit will save money, but the Kerala State Electricity Board has raised concerns about legal hurdles, platform fees and other additional costs. Sector experts have also questioned the decision, noting that round‑the‑clock power from Himachal Pradesh is cheaper and meets the board’s requirement, and they have challenged the chief minister’s justification for the GNA deal.
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Kerala's GNA Energy power deal at Rs 8.63 per unit faces opposition from KSEB over legal hurdles, platform fees and additional costs.
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KOCHI: Questioning CM VD Satheesan’s justification of the decision to purchase power from GNA Energy Private Ltd, experts in the sector said Himachal Pradesh power was cheaper and matching Kerala State Electricity Board's (KSEB) requirement. A top KSEB official said the decision to purchase…
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Kerala's GNA Energy power deal at Rs 8.63 per unit faces opposition from KSEB over legal hurdles, platform fees and additional costs.
