Electricity market reform: Karnataka case study
Karnataka is well placed to meet its energy needs over the next decade thanks to its rapid deployment of renewables as part of India’s ambitious decarbonisation programme, which aims to reduce emissions while meeting energy demand and supporting economic growth. At the end of 2019, Karnataka’s solar capacity stood at 7.3GW, the highest of any state in India and almost 22% of the total deployed in the country. Overall, the state accounts for 22% (15GW) of India’s total installed capacity. These achievements have helped put India on track to meet its carbon reduction targets agreed under the Paris accord in 2015. This case study is one of a series of regional and national studies in India that addresses key elements of electricity market reforms and technology development that are central to the ability of Karnataka, and India as a whole, in meeting this challenge.
