Karnataka is not facing any power cuts, says minister KJ George
3 months ago

Karnataka is not facing any power cuts, says minister KJ George

New Indian Express  

Power is being generated on a pilot basis at the Yelahanka combined gas power plant and from Bidadi’s waste-to-energy power plant of 370MW and 11.5MW, respectively. He announced the inauguration of the Yelahanka Combined Gas Power Plant by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on September 24. Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta said that more such waste-to-energy and combined energy power plants can be set up, but the capital and operation and maintenance costs are high. Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Managing Director, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, said that to channelise power generation and supply, pilot studies using artificial intelligence have also started.

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Yelahanka gas power plant to be commissioned on September 24, says K.J. George
3 months ago

Yelahanka gas power plant to be commissioned on September 24, says K.J. George

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s first gas-based power plant, the 370-MW Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant, is scheduled to be commissioned on September 24 at Yelahanka, according to Energy Minister K.J. Established by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, the plant will generate 236.825 MW from a gas turbine generator and 133.225 MW from a steam turbine generator, with a total capacity of 370.05 MW. “In …

‘Karnataka lead player in renewable energy with 65% share’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Karnataka lead player in renewable energy with 65% share’

The Hindu  

Karnataka is leading the way in renewable energy, with 65% of electric energy capacity coming from renewable sources, said Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, and Managing Director, KPCL As a hub for renewable energy, transmission, and investment, the State was also a pioneer in green hydrogen production with a target of 3 MMTPA and advancing electric mobility to …

Yelahanka gas power plant in Karnataka to open in July
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Yelahanka gas power plant in Karnataka to open in July

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s first gas-based power plant with a capacity to generate 370 MW will be commissioned in Yelahanka in the second week of July. Speaking on the sidelines of a review meeting with energy department officials in the city on Wednesday, George said the Yelahanka Combined Cycle Power Plant is a significant addition to the state’s energy infrastructure. The plant …

Karnataka Budget: Renewable energy projects get big push
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Budget: Renewable energy projects get big push

The Hindu  

A 300 kw self-sustained Green Hydrogen plant will be installed by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited to attract more investment to the Green Hydrogen sector, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in his Budget speech on Friday. The plant will be installed on a pilot basis at a cost of ₹10 crore using Ministry of New and Renewable Energy funds. While expressing …

Karnataka, a pioneer State, battles power issues
1 year ago

Karnataka, a pioneer State, battles power issues

The Hindu  

Karnataka has a history of over 100 years of power generation, transmission and other advancements. Yet, when the rains played spoilsport this year, Karnataka went from being a power surplus State for four years to a State experiencing a daily shortfall of 40 – 50 MU. While various escoms in the State had paid over ₹4,500 crore per annum as …

Everyone is facing power cut shock, says Yediyurappa as he highlights farmers' plight
1 year, 2 months ago

Everyone is facing power cut shock, says Yediyurappa as he highlights farmers' plight

Hindustan Times  

Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Thursday said farmers were facing difficulties due to load shedding in different parts of the state amid drought and urged Karnataka government to take immediate steps to address it. The former Chief Minister said he along with other state BJP leaders will soon begin their state-wide tour aimed at highlighting "failures" of the …

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s electricity production has reached 17,000 MW, with plans to increase it to 20,000 MW by the end of the year, said finance minister T. Harish Rao. This achievement places Telangana in a position to export electricity from next year, he said, reflecting the implementation of a ₹40,000-crore power distribution system. Speaking at the fourth edition of CFO Conclave …

Karnataka best equipped to supply renewable energy: report
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka best equipped to supply renewable energy: report

The Hindu  

Karnataka is currently the State with the best equipped power systems to transition its electricity system from being fossil-powered to renewable energy sources, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, says an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember on Monday. The Centre has approved the Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II that lays …

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