Clean Energy
Karnataka’s journey towards clean energy started with the setting up of the first hydroelectric power generation station in 1902. This journey has reached its peak with the 2,000 MW solar power park in Pavagada, Tumkur in 2018, which is World’s 2nd largest Solar Park
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Incentives
New initiatives & opportunities
Growth drivers
Rural Energy Programmes
Three Rural Energy programmes are being implemented: New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NNBOMP) Nutana Soura Belaku Yojane The Karnataka State Bio-fuel Policy – 2009
Karnataka Solar Policy 2014 – 21
Attractive incentives provided specifically to solar power generation projects via dedicated Karnataka Solar Policy 2014 – 21.
Renewable Energy Policy 2016-2022
This policy is keen to attract renewable energy projects and to promote wind energy, small hydropower and biomass power projects.