Karnataka’s renewable energy capacity has risen from 16 gigawatts in 2022 to 23GW currently, with the state targeting an additional 5-7GW every year, Energy Department Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta said at a renewable energy summit in New Delhi.
Gupta invited domestic and international investors to set up projects in Karnataka, citing the state’s renewable-energy ecosystem, investor-friendly policies and opportunities in wind and solar power generation. He was speaking at the Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday.
According to Gupta, Karnataka has an automated approval system for land conversion and substantial scope for investment in the renewable energy sector. He said the state aims to add about 30GW of capacity over the next five years.
The proposed expansion would build on the increase recorded since 2022, when Karnataka’s renewable energy capacity stood at 16GW. The official did not provide a project-wise break-up of the planned additions or specify how much of the targeted capacity would come from wind, solar or other renewable sources.
Divya Prabhu G.R.J., managing director of the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Corporation, said renewable energy accounts for about 67% of the state’s total power capacity. She attributed Karnataka’s position as an investment destination to its natural resources, progressive policies, infrastructure and investment-supportive systems.
The statements place land approvals, project investment and annual capacity additions at the centre of Karnataka’s renewable-energy expansion. Details of individual projects, investment commitments and implementation timelines were not provided at the summit, according to the report.
