Energy Sector Reform Capacity Enhancement and Training

The scope of the work covered during this complex multi-disciplinary project was to assist the Government of Kerala and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) in addressing the reform and restructuring of the electricity sector as generation is opened up to competition and regulation is introduced. A major component of the project was capacity enhancement and training.

Specifically, MHI:

• Development of a least cost development plan that will be used to guide decisions regarding the selection of projects and assess future needs in terms of generation and transmission; including, load forecast, generation plans and transmission plans, and preparation of pre-feasibility studies for hydro and thermal projects for private sector participation.
• Working with KSEB staff established a human resources development system through capacity building.
• Assisted with organizations restructuring including, the review of power sector organization and structure.
• Developed strategies and plans for the reorganization of the electric power sector in the State of Kerala.
• Determined the type of regulation to be introduced
• Created a Working Paper on findings, alternatives and options.
• Planning Guides were issued for load forecast, generation and transmission planning.
• Trained KSEB personnel and provided them with the necessary tools to allow them to carry out their own planning studies and deal with the restructured environment.