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Karnataka hits 80% renewable power mark on Aug 18, sets record
The New Indian Express Shivamogga
|August 20, 2025
KARNATAKA on August 18 recorded the highest renewable energy (RE) generation of 143 million units (MU), increasing the share of this component of power generated to 80% of the total generation of 179 MU.
KARNATAKA on August 18 recorded the highest renewable energy (RE) generation of 143 million units (MU), increasing the share of this component of power generated to 80% of the total generation of 179 MU. Energy department officials said that of this share, the maximum was from wind energy (65.8 MU), while hydro and solar contributed with 55.3 MU and 22.6 MU, respectively. "On August 18, 80% of Karnataka's grid was green. This is the highest compared to any other state. Although the average annual demand this year is about 15% higher than last year, current usage is 21 million units less," said Additional Chief Secretary, energy department Gaurav Gupta.
This story is from the August 20, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Shivamogga.
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