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Key officials, including Minister M.B. Patil, emphasised that this collaboration will facilitate diverse renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
The Government of Karnataka has signed an MOU with GAIL (India) Limited to establish approximately 1 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity in the state. The proposed investment for this initiative is Rs 5,000 crore.
The MoU was signed by M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, K.J. George, Minister for Energy, and T.D. Rajegowda, Chairman of the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL). Selvakumar S., Principal Secretary, Industries Department, and Parivesh Chugh Singh, Executive Director (SD & Renewables), GAIL, signed the agreement on behalf of the state government and GAIL, respectively.
Minister M.B. Patil said, “GAIL can initiate the projects by acquiring land from farmers on a lease basis or we will facilitate land allocation through KIADB. Necessary approvals, registration, and concessions will be provided swiftly.”
He further stated that the MoU enables GAIL to explore and develop a diversified renewable energy portfolio, including ground-mounted solar, rooftop solar, floating solar, wind energy, and mandated storage solutions. “GAIL is also keen to acquire suitable land parcels within solar parks in Karnataka to accelerate project implementation under its dedicated capital expenditure plan,” he added.
Minister K.J. George remarked that this partnership would strengthen Karnataka’s standing as a green energy hub while also generating employment and boosting infrastructure development. He added that the MoU marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between GAIL and the Government of Karnataka to build a cleaner, greener energy future that contributes meaningfully to the state’s economic growth and climate objectives.
The minister also noted that the Pavagada Solar Park is already producing 2,050 MW of energy annually, and local farmers are ready to provide an additional 10,000 acres of land for a similar project.
Published on May 9, 2025
This article first appeared on The Hindu Business Line
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