The request comes after the state already secured 150 MW from NPCIL at a rate of ₹4.65 per unit, according to the CM, who spoke after the weekly cabinet meeting.
Kerala has so far assembled 650 MW of extra capacity to meet peak‑demand shortfalls, comprising 150 MW from Odisha, the aforementioned 150 MW from NPCIL, and 200 MW sourced from other providers.
An additional 150 MW was added when a generator, previously under maintenance, was brought back online on an accelerated schedule, the minister said.
Satheesan said the new supply would allow the state to "take control" of the power situation, which has seen evening curbs as demand outstrips supply.
The government is also drafting short‑ and long‑term plans to ensure uninterrupted electricity, targeting the period from October 2026 through the 2027 monsoon months.
Officials highlighted a looming demand surge of 950 MW in September 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, and warned that the absence of a long‑term power purchase agreement could exacerbate shortages.
A follow‑up meeting on the power‑supply strategy is scheduled for Thursday, where officials will discuss the additional NPCIL allocation and the broader procurement roadmap.