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Karnataka invites investors to its clean energy sector at Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi
In a NewsVoir release dated 7 November, Karnataka's Additional Chief Secretary for Energy, Gaurav Gupta, invited investors and global industry players to the state as State Partner at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. He said renewable capacity has grown from 16 GW in 2022 to 23 GW, with plans to add 5 to 7 GW a year and nearly 30 GW over the next five years. He also said Karnataka led India in wind capacity additions in 2024 to 25 with 1,331 MW, and cited automatic land conversion and the Pavagada Solar Park's 30 year farmer land lease model.
Why it matters
The release does not mention EV charging directly, but a growing renewable supply and simpler land access in Karnataka could shape future green power sourcing and site planning for charge point operators in the state. These are government claims made to attract investment, so procurement teams should test them against actual grid and permitting conditions.