The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held its fifth roadshow for the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 on Tuesday in Bengaluru. Karnataka Energy Minister K J George invited global investors, developers, and manufacturers to collaborate with the state to accelerate clean energy expansion.
Addressing the gathering, K.J. George, Karnataka Minister for Energy, said India’s renewable energy transition has emerged as an important driver of economic growth, employment generation and energy security. As India moves towards its target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030, he said Karnataka would continue to play a significant role in the country’s clean energy journey.
Highlighting the success of the Pavagada Solar Park, George described it as an example of large-scale renewable energy development supported by local communities. He invited global investors, developers and manufacturers to partner with Karnataka in accelerating the expansion of the clean energy sector.
Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Karnataka, outlined the state’s focus on effective policy implementation, simplified land leasing procedures, strengthening transmission infrastructure and greater engagement with industry.
He said Karnataka aims to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2027 under the state’s Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025. The state is also looking to tap its estimated renewable energy potential of around 155 GW.
Karnataka is promoting Green Energy Corridors and Renewable Energy Parks through Public-Private Partnership models while strengthening infrastructure required for the rapid expansion of renewable power.
Gupta also highlighted the state’s wider industrial and sustainability ambitions. Karnataka’s Industrial Policy 2025–30 has set an investment target of ₹7.5 lakh crore and aims to generate 20 lakh jobs. The state’s Energy Conservation Policy is expected to deliver energy savings of 744 million units by FY27.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025–30 is aimed at attracting nearly ₹50,000 crore in investments, further strengthening the state’s position as a major destination for clean energy, electric mobility and green manufacturing.
Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said India’s energy transition is entering a critical phase, with greater emphasis on building a resilient, integrated and investment-ready renewable energy ecosystem.
He said the upcoming summit would focus on key issues such as grid integration, domestic manufacturing across the renewable energy value chain, round-the-clock renewable power and access to long-term capital.
“With the national ambition of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, Karnataka is fully committed to this transformative journey. Karnataka continues to be a major innovator and investment destination, with opportunities for solar-wind hybrid projects, rooftop solar, electric mobility, renewable energy manufacturing and BESS. Karnataka is open to clean energy investments and partnerships. The Bharat RE Summit & Expo provides an excellent platform to showcase Karnataka’s capabilities and investment opportunities to the world. I invite investors, innovators, industry leaders and entrepreneurs to come to Karnataka, innovate, invest and partner with Karnataka and build a greener, cleaner and more energy-secure India,” he said.
The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 will be held concurrently with the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen.
Guided by the theme “Invest. Innovate. Inspire.”, the summit is expected to bring together participants from more than 75 countries, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 80 curated sessions planned during the four-day event.
Following the Bengaluru roadshow, the nationwide outreach campaign will continue with regional programmes in Lucknow and Kolkata in the coming weeks.
Mayank Tiwari, Additional Secretary, MNRE, Divya Prabhu, Managing Director of Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited, and other senior government and industry representatives were present at the event.
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