In Short : Karnataka has commissioned 200 MW of solar power under the Kusum-C scheme to supply daytime electricity for farm irrigation. An additional 545 MW is expected soon across 93 locations. Aimed at clean energy and farmer welfare, the state plans to scale up to 2,400 MW under the scheme, using subsidised land and solarising agricultural feeders […]
DVC Signs Long-Term Deal to Supply 300 MW Power to Karnataka, Expanding Inter-State Energy Ties – EQ
In Short : Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has signed a long-term agreement to supply 300 MW of round-the-clock thermal power to Karnataka’s five DISCOMs. The power will be sourced from the upcoming Koderma Thermal Power Station Phase II. This pact increases DVC’s total supply to Karnataka to 750 MW, strengthening inter-state power cooperation and supporting Karnataka’s growing […]
BluPine Energy Achieves Sanction of ₹2416 Crore financing for 150 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy Power Project in Aland, Karnataka – EQ
New Delhi/Ahmedabad – BluPine Energy Private Limited (henceforth BluPine Energy), an Actis backed leading renewable energy platform, today announced the successful debt sanction of ₹2416 crore for its 150 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Power Project in Aland, Karnataka. The project, undertaken by its wholly owned subsidiary Solarcraft Power India 16 Pvt. Ltd., […]
Petition of the Power Purchase Agreement of the 190 MW Wind Power Project being set up by Tunga Renewable Energy Private Limited in Karnataka – EQ
Petition of the Power Purchase Agreement of the 190 MW Wind Power Project being set up by Tunga Renewable Energy Private Limited in Karnataka For more information please see below link:
Karnataka inks MoU with GAIL for 1 GW renewable energy project – EQ
In Short : Karnataka has signed an MoU with GAIL (India) Ltd. to develop 1 GW of renewable energy, with an investment of ₹5,000 crore. The project will include solar, wind, and storage solutions, boosting Karnataka’s clean energy capacity. GAIL will benefit from the state’s supportive policies, skilled workforce, and land availability, while generating employment […]
RVNL Plans 300 MW Renewable Energy Project with Rail Ministry, Eyes Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka – EQ
In Short : Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) will develop a 300 MW hybrid renewable energy project with the Rail Ministry, targeting solar, wind, and storage integration. With an investment over ₹1,500 crore, the project will supply clean energy to railway feeders. Planned sites include Bihar, Jharkhand, and Karnataka, supporting Indian Railways’ push for sustainable, […]
CleanMax receives Cisco Environmental Sustainability Award for 92 MW renewable energy plant; commissioned in Karnataka – EQ
Bengaluru, India — CleanMax, a Brookfield-backed company and one of the leading Indian renewable energy and net-zero solution providers for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector, has been recognised with the Excellence in Sustainability Award at Cisco’s Global Supplier Day in San Jose, California for its impactful contributions in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including […]
Orb Energy Launches 35 MW Solar Park in Karnataka to Empower SMEs with Affordable Renewable Energy – EQ
In Short : Orb Energy has launched a 35 MW solar park in Karnataka, covering 110 acres. Designed for SMEs, the park allows businesses to buy plots and own solar sub-arrays, offering a cost-effective entry into renewable energy. The park generates 5.24 crore units annually, cutting CO2 emissions by 45,000 tonnes. Orb aims to develop […]
Marching Forward: Karnataka continues to promote renewables – EQ
In Short : Karnataka is advancing its renewable energy mission with plans to add 38 GW by FY35, nearly half by FY30. Key projects include the 2,050 MW Pavagada Solar Park and a 300 MW hybrid project in Gadag and Koppal. With a focus on solar, wind, and battery storage, Karnataka remains a frontrunner in […]
NTPC Renewable Energy Announces 813 MW Wind Power Project in Karnataka – EQ
In Short : NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has floated a tender for an 813 MW wind power project in Bellary, Karnataka. The project includes 271 wind turbines of at least 3 MW each. Bidders must meet technical and financial criteria, with submissions due by May 8, 2025. This initiative strengthens Karnataka’s renewable capacity, supporting India’s […]