Karnataka to add 10,000 acres more to Pavagada Solar Park: Energy Minister
Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George announced the state’s plan to acquire an additional 10,000 acres for the Pavagada Solar Park during the BRESE 2026 roadshow in Bengaluru. The move is part of a broader effort to expand renewable capacity while addressing land‑scarcity challenges through technologies such as battery energy storage systems.
- ✓Karnataka Energy Minister K.J.
- ✓The announcement was made on September 8, highlighting the government’s commitment to scaling up solar generation in the region.
- ✓George announced the state’s plan to acquire an additional 10,000 acres for the Pavagada Solar Park during the BRESE 2026 roadshow in Bengaluru.
Karnataka’s Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George told attendees at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 roadshow in Bengaluru that the state is in the final stage of procuring another 10,000 acres to expand the Pavagada Solar Park. The announcement was made on September 8, highlighting the government’s commitment to scaling up solar generation in the region.
The state currently boasts roughly 27.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, including more than 11.5 GW of solar and 8.5 GW of wind power, and already operates over 10,000 acres within the Pavagada complex. To mitigate the limited availability of barren land, officials are evaluating Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions that require less surface area. In parallel, Karnataka has arranged power purchases from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana under inter‑state exchange agreements, with further procurements planned if needed. The upcoming BRESE 2026 summit is slated for November 2‑5 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, alongside the International Solar Alliance Assembly and a green‑hydrogen conference.
Karnataka’s push for additional solar capacity reflects its broader renewable‑energy transition, which the minister linked to economic growth, industrial development, job creation and energy security. The land‑scarcity issue, more acute here than in states like Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, underscores the importance of innovative technologies for future projects. Stakeholders ranging from state authorities and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to local communities and private investors stand to benefit from the expanded infrastructure and the associated environmental and economic gains.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | KA State |
| Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |