Kochi: Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has entered into a deal with Malayalam film actor Srinivasan to purchase 40 kilovatt power from the power bank of the actor everyday.
Srinivasan will sell the extra power from the solar energy generated at his house using solar panels. KSEB has installed a meter at his house to calculate the the power purchased from him.
Actor Srinivasan had installed solar panels on his roof top to generate energy for his domestic consumption. He came out with the idea of sharing it with KSEB when his venture generated extra power.
His house at Kandanadu near Tripunithura in Ernakulam district had won the platinum grade recognition from Indian Green Council for its eco friendly features.