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Karnataka Proposes Raising RPO Target to 43.33 Percent by FY30

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed raising Karnataka’s total Renewable Purchase Obligations from 35.95 percent in FY27 to 43.33 percent by FY30. It includes 3.48 percent from wind and 1.33 percent for hydro projects commissioned after March 31, 2024, 4.50 percent from distributed renewables and 34.02 percent for other renewables.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | October 29, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 501

KERC Revises Solar Tariffs in Karnataka, Sets Rates Up to INR 3.89 Per Unit

KERC approves revised solar tariffs in Karnataka, ranging from INR 1.96 to INR 3.89 per unit across residential and distributed projects.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | August 28, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2397

KERC Grants Deemed Approval for Renewal of Mini-Hydro and Wind PPAs Completing 20-Year Term

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a suo motu order providing deemed approval for the renewal of Power Purchase Agreements of eligible mini-hydro and wind projects completing their initial 20-year term, subject to specified conditions.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | July 14, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 698

Karnataka High Court Quashes KERC's Captive Verification Procedure

The Karnataka High Court has set aside the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission's captive verification procedure, holding that the regulator's methodology for determining proportional consumption by group captive users was inconsistent with the Electricity Rules, 2005 and the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dakshin Gujarat case.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | June 20, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1385

Resonia Sealed 400 kV Transmission Project from KERC to Boost Southern Grid

Resonia has secured a 400 kV ISTS project in Karnataka from the KERC, aimed at strengthening the Southern Grid and supporting the state’s growing electricity demand.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | April 04, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1295

Hygge Energy and Atria Renewable Partner to Accelerate Rooftop Solar and P2P Energy Trading in Bengaluru

Climate fintech firm Hygge Energy signs MoU with Atria Renewable to expand rooftop solar adoption and enable blockchain-based peer-to-peer energy trading in Karnataka.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | March 11, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1636

KERC Plans Cross-Subsidy and Surcharge Cuts, Targets EV and Lift Irrigation Tariffs Among Others

KERC releases draft regulations to progressively reduce cross-subsidies in Karnataka power tariffs. EV charging stations and private lift irrigation see steep cuts, while other categories remain within ±20 percent threshold.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | December 23, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1708

Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Central Government's GEOA Rules, Upholds State Commission's Authority

The Karnataka High Court struck down the Central Government's 2022 Green Energy Open Access Rules, affirming that only State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) have the authority to regulate green energy access. It directed KERC to independently frame new regulations.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | January 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2365

KERC Unveils Draft Ancillary Services Regulations to Enhance Grid Stability

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has unveiled the Draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2024, focusing on Secondary Reserve Ancillary Services (SRAS) to enhance grid stability, procurement processes, compensation structures, and performance evaluation.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | January 07, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2265

KERC Proposes Amendments to Green Energy Open Access Regulations

KERC's draft amendments to Green Energy Open Access regulations aim to streamline processes, revise surcharge formulas, expand consumer definitions, and enhance energy banking, supporting Karnataka's renewable energy transition. Stakeholders invited for feedback by January 16, 2025.

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission | January 03, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2872