Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL)
News –
- Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) achieved its highest-ever hydropower generation, producing 15,509 million units (MU) in the 2025–26 financial year.
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL)
- It is a premier power generation company owned by the Government of Karnataka.
- Established in July 1970, it is responsible for the investigation, design, construction, and operation of major power projects across the state.
Power Generation Portfolio
- KPCL operates a diversified fleet with a total installed capacity of approximately 8,846.305 MW
|
Power Type |
Major Stations / Projects |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
|
Thermal |
Raichur (RTPS), Bellary (BTPS), Yeramarus (YTPS) |
~5,020 MW |
|
Hydel |
Sharavathi, Nagjhari, Varahi, Almatti, Kadra |
~3,600+ MW |
|
Renewable |
Wind (Kappatagudda), Solar (Yelesandra, Itnal, etc.) |
~24+ MW |
|
Other |
Gas (Yelahanka CCCP), Waste-to-Energy (Bidadi) |
~381.5 MW (Ongoing) |
Major Ongoing & Proposed Projects
- Sharavathy Pumped Storage: A massive 2,000 MW project aimed at grid stabilization and energy storage.
- Yelahanka Combined Cycle Plant: A 370 MW gas-based project in its final stages of commissioning.
- Bidadi Waste-to-Energy: An 11.5 MW project converting municipal waste into power.
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