Karnataka Boosts Renewable and Rooftop Solar Growth

Karnataka has installed a total of 25,675.39 MW of renewable energy capacity by 31 October 2025, representing 10.24% of India’s overall installed renewable capacity of 2,50,643.45 MW.

Progress Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) operates as a demand-driven rooftop solar (RTS) scheme for residential consumers with grid-connected electricity. As of 26 November 2025, 18,72,499 RTS systems have been installed across the country, benefitting 23,47,694 households. In Karnataka, 14,151 RTS systems have been installed, benefitting 22,313 households. In Belagavi district, 25,778 applications have been submitted, and 681 households have received rooftop solar installations under the scheme.

Steps Taken to Speed Up RTS Installations

To help meet the national target of installing rooftop solar for one crore households by 2026–27, the Ministry has simplified the process for residential consumers. The National Portal now provides an online system for applications and subsidy disbursal. Collateral-free loans at concessional interest rates are available through nationalised banks to support installations. Regulatory procedures have been eased, including simplified approvals and streamlined net-metering integration. Vendor registration has also been standardised to ensure availability of qualified installers. In addition, capacity-building programmes and awareness efforts are being carried out, and progress is regularly reviewed with states and DISCOMs. A grievance redressal mechanism is in place through the helpline 15555.

Solar Park Development

Under the Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Projects scheme, government has released 351.94 crore for the development of the Pavagada Solar Park which has a capacity of 2000 MW. The park has been fully operational since December 2019.
Key insights from the project include the importance of timely availability of land and advanced planning of transmission infrastructure for large-scale development of solar projects.