Kerala’s transition to clean energy took a major step forward with a stakeholder consultation workshop focused on accelerating sustainable energy solutions. The event, organised by WRI India and Navakeralam Karma Padhathi, centred on the findings of the Harithakeralam Mission, which assessed the energy savings and rooftop solar potential across 92 panchayat-owned buildings as part of the ‘Net Zero Carbon Keralam Janangaliloode’ campaign. These insights will shape future projects that encourage collaboration between local self-governments (LSGs) and key organisations to adopt clean energy initiatives.
TP Sudhakaran, Assistant Coordinator of Harithakeralam Mission, highlighted the importance of translating research into real-world projects, creating replicable models for local governments statewide. The workshop also discussed strategies for accelerating Kerala’s shift to renewable energy, with special emphasis on the crucial role of LSGs.
Biju Prabhakar, IAS, Chairman of Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEBL), stressed the need for collaborative work to meet the state’s energy demands and ensure a cleaner energy supply. Kerala aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with a target to transition to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040. WRI India’s ongoing support for this transition continues through research and strategic collaboration with key state agencies.
