Rain deficit in Karnataka: Energy Dept. to strengthen non-hydropower sources

Rain deficit in Karnataka: Energy Dept. to strengthen non-hydropower sources

With a major rainfall deficiency recorded in June this year due to the El Nino effect, Karnataka’s Energy Department has initiated measures to strengthen the State’s power infrastructure.

Karnataka to buy power from cogeneration plants amid hydropower shortfall

Karnataka Energy Department has directed electricity supply companies to maximise solar, wind, and thermal output as the state faces a steep drop in hydropower.

Karnataka steps up power sector preparedness to counter El Nino effects

Karnataka steps up power sector preparedness to counter El Nino effects Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has stepped up preparations to safeguard the state’s power supply against the possible impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon, with Additional Chief Secretary, Energy, Gaurav Gupta, directing officials to formulate a comprehensive strategy to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. Chairing […] The post Karnataka steps up power sector p…