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Karnataka Shatters Hydropower Record with 15,509 Million Units in FY26

Karnataka Power Corporation Limited has set a new all-time high for hydropower generation, producing 15,509 million units in the 2025-26 financial year. Energy Minister K. J. George credited the achievement to favorable rainfall and the efficient upkeep of power stations across the state's river basins. Several key projects, including those in the Sharavathi and Varahi valleys, exceeded their annual generation targets, with the Mahatma Gandhi Hydel Power Station at Jog Falls also setting a new record. The milestone reinforces Karnataka's position as a leading state in hydropower generation with an installed capacity of 3.63 gigawatts.

Key Points: Karnataka Sets New Hydropower Generation Record

  • Record 15,509M units in FY26
  • Surpasses previous year's 13,853M units
  • Sharavathi & Varahi valleys key contributors
  • Multiple stations exceed targets
  • Good rainfall & maintenance credited
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Karnataka sets record in hydropower generation as KPCL produces 15,509 million units

Karnataka Power Corporation achieves a historic 15,509 million units of hydropower in FY 2025-26, driven by good rainfall and efficient maintenance.

"The corporation has consistently worked to meet the state's power demand. - Gaurav Gupta"

Bengaluru, April 10

State-run Karnataka Power Corporation Limited has achieved a record-breaking hydropower generation of 15,509 million units during the financial year 2025-26, marking the highest output in its history.

Karnataka Energy Minister K. J. George on Friday attributed the record performance to good rainfall and efficient maintenance of power stations. He praised the efforts of KPCL's Managing Director, officers and staff for achieving the milestone.

The achievement surpasses the previous record of 13,853 million units generated in 2024-25. The milestone comes as Karnataka continues to rank among the leading states in hydropower generation, with an installed capacity of 3.63 gigawatts, according to official data.

According to the statement, the total generation was recorded across multiple river basins and projects, including four stations each in the Sharavathi and Kali valleys, two each in the Varahi and Cauvery valleys, and one each in the Krishna and Tungabhadra river systems.

KPCL Managing Director and Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Gaurav Gupta said the corporation has consistently worked to meet the state's power demand. He highlighted that even some of the oldest hydropower stations, including Shivanasamudra, Shimsha and Sharavathi, along with the Mahatma Gandhi Hydel Power Station at Jog Falls, have performed strongly due to improved maintenance practices.

The Sharavathi and Varahi valley power stations together generated 8,696 million units, setting another record during the year. The Sharavathi valley exceeded its target of 4,800 million units by generating 5,642 million units, while the Mahatma Gandhi Hydel Power Station at Jog Falls produced 643 million units against a target of 549 million units.

The Varahi Hydroelectric Project recorded a significant jump, generating 1,599 million units against a target of 1,060 million units. Other projects, including Bhadra, Shimsha and Mani Dam, also exceeded their respective targets.

Several individual stations achieved record production levels. The Mahatma Gandhi station at Jog Falls surpassed its previous record of 550 million units to generate 643 million units. The Gerusoppa project recorded 644 million units, slightly above its earlier peak, while the Varahi project set a new high of 1,599 million units.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great achievement by KPCL! It's impressive to see old stations like Shivanasamudra still performing so well. Shows what good maintenance can do. But I hope the government is also investing in new technologies and not just relying on existing infrastructure. We need to plan for future demand too.
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Vikram M
Record production is good, but what about the environmental impact? Hydropower is clean, but building dams affects rivers and local communities. I hope KPCL is also focusing on sustainability and not just numbers. We need a balanced approach to development.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently visited Jog Falls, it's amazing to think that natural beauty is also powering our homes! Kudos to the engineers and staff for keeping these historic stations running efficiently. This is a model for other states to follow.
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Rohit P
Excellent work! But I have a practical question - will this mean fewer power cuts in Bangalore this summer? That's what matters most to us common people. The numbers are impressive, but reliable electricity in our homes and businesses is the real test.
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Karthik V
Sharavathi valley exceeding its target by such a huge margin is remarkable! This shows our hydro potential is still underutilized. Imagine if we could replicate this success in other river basins across India. Aatmanirbhar Bharat in energy sector! 💡

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