In Short : Karnataka has attracted fresh investment proposals worth ₹1.53 lakh crore following the Global Investors Meet, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most preferred investment destinations. The strong response reflects investor confidence in the state’s policy framework, infrastructure readiness, and industrial ecosystem, with proposed investments expected to drive economic growth, employment generation, […]
HARTEK Bags INR 353.77 Crore Solar and Battery Storage EPC Project in Karnataka – EQ
Mumbai – Hartek Power, one of India’s leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction companies, has secured a major renewable energy contract in Karnataka. The company has been awarded the EPC scope for a 280 MW AC / 410 MWp DC solar PV project, along with an 80 MW / 320 MWh battery energy storage system at Challakere. […]
CEL issue Tender for DES of BoS with Solar PV Modules Procurement I&C of 2.70 MW AC Solar PV grid connected power plant at DRDO Bangalore Karnataka – EQ
Summary: —- **1. Basic Information** – **Issuing Authority:** Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Public Sector Enterprise. – **Tender Reference No.:** C-2(b)/WC/0700/2526/0010. – **Date of Notice:** 23rd December 2025. – **Project Title:** “Design, Engineering, Supply of Balance of System (with Solar PV Modules), Procurement, Installation & Commissioning of 2.70 MW (AC) Solar Photovoltaic grid connected power […]
Karnataka Records 14,151 Rooftop Solar Installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Benefitting 22,313 Households – EQ
In Short : Karnataka has achieved 14,151 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, delivering clean and affordable power to 22,313 households. The initiative is accelerating renewable adoption, reducing electricity bills, and strengthening energy security for residents. With strong participation and rapid execution, Karnataka continues to emerge as a leading state […]
Hosoda Holdings to Invest ₹882 Crore in Karnataka Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility – EQ
In Short : Japan’s Hosoda Holdings is set to establish a ₹882 crore solar cell manufacturing facility in Karnataka, aiming to strengthen India’s domestic solar production capabilities. The plant will support the country’s renewable energy targets by producing high-efficiency solar cells for utility-scale and rooftop projects. This investment underscores growing foreign interest in India’s clean […]
Petition for determination of transmission tariff for Mysore Substation in Karnataka in the Southern Region – EQ
Summary: — ### 📝 **Case Summary** * **Petition No.**: 275/TT/2025 * **Petitioner**: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) * **Respondents**: Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) and 14 others * **Subject**: Petition for **determination of transmission tariff** for the 2024–29 tariff period related to: > “1X500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT (4th) along […]
JSW Energy Secures 25-Year BESCOM Deal for Solar-Battery Hybrid Project in Karnataka – EQ
In Short : JSW Energy, through its arm JSW Renew Energy Forty Five, signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with BESCOM for a 100 MW solar project with 100 MWh battery storage in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district. The tariff is set at ₹4.31/kWh. This brings JSW’s total locked-in energy storage capacity to 29.4 GWh, supporting its 40 GWh target by […]
Serentica Renewables Partners with SANY Renewable to Power 336 MW Wind Project in Karnataka – EQ
New Delhi – Serentica Renewables, a leading renewable energy company in India, has selected SANY Renewable, a leading enterprise of high-end equipment manufacturing, to supply the Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) for its 336 MW Wind Project in Karnataka. The project will feature advanced Sany WTGs, each with a 4 MW rated capacity. The delivery for […]
Karnataka Accelerates Solar Push to Power Agriculture Through Kusum-C Scheme – EQ
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 […]