In Short : This monsoon season, Karnataka saw a remarkable increase in the production of renewable energy due to exceptionally early and strong winds and a lot of rain. The typical El Niño–La Niña cycle was upset by the Pacific Ocean’s transition to a neutral phase, which resulted in persistently high monsoon fluctuations. These characteristics were perfect for the performance of wind and hydroelectric generation.
Renewable Energy Hits New Heights
Wind power generation in the state increased by an astounding 24% over the previous three-year average, reaching a record 4,769 million units by July, up from 3,821 million units in 2022. In order to generate 1,653.65 million units of hydroelectricity in July alone, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) simultaneously took use of full reservoirs that were nourished by monsoon rains in May and June. According to engineers, central and northern Karnataka had winds of 30 to 35 knots, which are well within the ideal range for turbine efficiency and provide the best performance throughout installations.
Renewable Momentum Scaling
Karnataka’s clean energy integration has been significantly strengthened by the combined increase in wind and hydro energy. Karnataka’s leadership in renewable energy portfolios and its strong example of energy sovereignty through green infrastructure are highlighted by the Energy Minister’s report, which states that renewables currently provide between 60% and 70% of the state’s electricity demands during the monsoon.
