Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Karnataka Targets 66 GW Capacity, Seeks Rs 3 Lakh Crore
Karnataka wants to produce much more electricity by 2030.
Its installed power capacity is planned to grow from more than 39 GW to 66 GW.
Officials say most of the growth will use cleaner energy sources.
Electricity use may double because factories, electric vehicles and data centres need more power.
The state plans to expand solar and wind projects.
It is also developing a large pumped-storage project and installing batteries to store electricity.
Karnataka hopes private companies will invest up to Rs 3 lakh crore in the power sector.
Officials are simplifying approvals and using online systems to make projects easier to build.
The state is also seeking global partnerships in battery storage, green hydrogen and smart-grid technology.
Karnataka plans to increase installed power capacity from more than 39 GW to 66 GW by 2030.
The state says clean hydro and renewable sources currently account for about two-thirds of its power mix.
Electricity demand is expected to double, driven by industry, electric vehicles and data centres.
The roadmap includes the 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project, battery storage, solar expansion and more wind capacity.
Karnataka expects Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore in private power-sector investment over the next four to five years.
- Who
- The Karnataka Energy Department, Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta and Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd Managing Director Divya Prabhu.
- What
- Karnataka unveiled a roadmap to raise installed power capacity to 66 GW by 2030 and attract Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore in private investment.
- When
- The roadmap was outlined on September 3 during the 2026 Focus State Session for Karnataka.
- Where
- The announcement was made at Yashobhoomi in Delhi; planned projects include areas around Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru.
- Why
- To meet expected growth in electricity demand while expanding clean-energy generation, grid infrastructure and storage.
- Current installed capacity
- More than 39 GW
- 2030 capacity target
- 66 GW
- Current clean-energy share
- About two-thirds of the power mix
- Demand outlook
- Electricity demand is expected to double over the next decade
- Major storage project
- 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project
- Expected private investment
- Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore over the next four to five years
- Transmission losses
- KPTCL is operating with losses below 3%
