Almost Half Of India's Silicon Valley Is Powered By Renewable Energy
Karnataka, renowned as the cradle of India's Silicon Valley and blessed with natural beauty, now stands at an interesting junction in its energy narrative.
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An impressive 47.52% of the state's total power demand of 8,682 MW is currently being fulfilled by renewable energy, emphasizing the significant strides Karnataka has made towards a sustainable energy future.
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As of early August 2023, renewable energy output stands at an impressive 4,126 MW, fulfilling nearly half of the state's power demand of 8,682 MW.
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Three thermal power stations constitute the state's traditional power apparatus, but currently, less than half of their total units are functional.
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The state is also actively exploring the solar sector's potential, exemplified by the proposed ten-fold increase in solar power generation at Pavagada.
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This energy metamorphosis in Karnataka is not a knee-jerk reaction, but a calculated, strategic shift.
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The future seems luminous for Karnataka, with a potential to generate at least 20MW of power from each of the 500 substations through green energy.
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The commissioned renewable projects show a decrease in the recent past, underscoring the pandemic's effect on this sector.
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