Karnataka Sells ₹423 Crore Worth of Surplus Power to National Grid
Karnataka's Power Company sold ₹423 crore worth of surplus electricity to the national grid at ₹9.08 per unit during April-June 2026, according to an announcement by the state's Energy Minister. The state has been purchasing low-cost power during off-peak hours and selling excess generation from hydro, thermal, and renewable sources to the grid. This reflects Karnataka's strategy to optimize power management amid fluctuating demand driven by monsoon patterns and drought conditions.
The Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) sold ₹423 crore worth of surplus power to India's national grid between April and June 8, 2026, at a rate of ₹9.08 per unit, Energy Minister K.J. George announced during a progress review meeting in Bengaluru. The state has been strategically purchasing low-cost power during daytime and evening hours while selling excess generation from its thermal, hydro, gas, solar, wind, and waste-to-energy sources. Karnataka's electricity consumption has grown 22.39% in the April-June 2026 period compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by failure of pre-monsoon rains that increased demand. The state recorded its highest-ever peak demand of 18,655 MW during 2025-26, with total electricity consumption reaching 96,383 MU. Officials have also intensified monsoon preparedness, with ESCOMs replacing thousands of poles and transformers while maintaining a workforce of over 24,000 personnel to ensure rapid power restoration.
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Karnataka sells ₹423 crore worth surplus power to national grid
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