Bengaluru: Energy Minister KJ George confirmed on February 28 that Karnataka is fully prepared to meet its summer electricity demand, ensuring a supply of 19,000 MW without any load shedding. The state has witnessed a sharp rise in power consumption, reflecting economic growth.
Speaking after a review meeting, George assured that farmers will receive seven hours of electricity for agricultural pump sets, while industries and households will have an uninterrupted 24-hour power supply.
On February 27, the state’s electricity demand surged to 17,874 MW, up from 16,214 MW last year. To manage this, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) and other sources, including hydro, solar, and wind, are generating substantial power, with additional electricity being procured from Punjab and the central grid.
To address transmission challenges, the government plans to build 100 new substations this year and has launched a link line system to balance power distribution. Additionally, the ‘Niranthara Jyothi’ scheme ensures uninterrupted single-phase power for farmhouses at night.
With investments in storage projects like the Sharavathi Pumped Storage (2,000 MW) and battery storage at Ryapte (2,000 MW), Karnataka is set to enhance its energy resilience.
