Solar Power Plants in Karnataka: Top 10 Project Leads

Projects India currently tracks 176 upcoming solar-based power projects in Karnataka, of which 42 are verified and the combined recorded cost across projects with a known figure stands at about Rs 1.47 lakh crore. Two new projects were added to our database in the last 90 days, signalling continued pipeline activity in the state. For EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and B2B sales teams looking for a credible solar power plant in Karnataka list, this report draws on that live database to surface the highest-value leads.

Karnataka solar pipeline at a glance

Top upcoming solar power plants in Karnataka

The table below lists the fifteen largest solar projects currently tracked in our database for Karnataka, ranked by recorded project cost. Projects without a recorded cost figure are excluded from this ranking but remain in our database.

Three things stand out in this list. First, the ACME Cleantech project at Mangaluru carries a recorded cost of Rs 51,865 crore, far ahead of every other entry, though it is still under approvals. Second, Greenko Solar Energy Private Limited has a combined exposure of about Rs 27,450 crore across four projects in our database, concentrated in Belagavi. Third, construction has already started on seven of the fifteen projects listed above, meaning procurement cycles for balance-of-plant equipment, civil works and O&M contracts are already open or imminent on a significant share of this pipeline. Explore the full list of solar-based power projects in Karnataka in our database.

Where are Karnataka's solar projects concentrated?

As the chart below shows, project activity is clustered in a handful of districts rather than spread evenly across the state.

Tumkuru and Pavagada Solar Park together account for 26 projects in our records — the highest concentration in the state. Pavagada's dedicated solar park infrastructure, including land pooling and grid evacuation lines, has made it the natural anchor for utility-scale developers. Kolar and Vijayapura each host nine projects, while Gadag and Belagavi contribute four apiece. For suppliers of modules, mounting structures, cables and inverters, logistics planning should prioritise these districts: Tumkuru and Pavagada offer the densest cluster of active sites, while Vijayapura and Kolar represent a secondary wave of opportunity, particularly for contractors who can serve multiple projects from a regional base.

What stage are these solar projects at?

Stage distribution matters as much as raw project count when a supplier or EPC firm is planning its pipeline approach. As the chart below shows, the vast majority of tracked projects sit at a stage where engagement is still possible before procurement is locked.

107 projects are under approvals — the single largest group. At this stage, developers are typically finalising land, environmental clearances and power purchase agreements. Suppliers who engage now can shape specifications and get onto vendor shortlists before formal tenders are issued. 46 projects have started construction, meaning procurement for structural, electrical and civil packages is active or recently awarded — these are immediate opportunities for sub-contractors, O&M firms and construction material suppliers. The 15 projects in planning represent early-stage leads where developers are still scoping capacity and financing; these suits consultants, debt advisers and EPC firms pitching for design contracts. The small number of completed (10) and cancelled (2) projects gives a sense of the conversion rate within Karnataka's tracked pipeline.

Recent additions to Karnataka's solar pipeline

Two projects were added to our database in the 90 days before this report was compiled, compared with one in the 90 days before that — a modest but positive signal of continued new activity.

• Solar Power Project, Vijayapur — Axllo Green Energy Private Limited, Rs 32 crore, Construction Started. A smaller commercial-scale plant that has already broken ground in Vijayapur district.
• Wind–Solar Hybrid Power Project, Karnataka — Emmvee Energy Private Limited, cost not yet recorded, Approvals Received. Emmvee is already building a Rs 15,000 crore solar manufacturing plant at Devanahalli, making this hybrid project a notable second entry from the same promoter.

Both entries are worth monitoring closely: the Axllo project is in active construction and will require immediate supply of balance-of-plant components, while the Emmvee hybrid project has received approvals and is likely to move to tender shortly. You can also track solar-based power projects in Tamil Nadu for cross-border opportunities, and check live government tenders for solar-related procurement notices across the region.

Most active promoters

Understanding which developers are most active helps suppliers focus relationship-building efforts. As the chart below shows, project count and recorded cost do not always move together.

Renew Solar Energy Limited leads by project count with 22 projects and a combined recorded cost of about Rs 1,180 crore, suggesting a portfolio of smaller-to-mid-scale plants. Asian Fab Tec Limited follows with 11 projects (about Rs 1,123 crore). Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has 10 projects with a combined recorded cost of about Rs 3,500 crore, indicating larger average project sizes. Greenko Solar Energy Private Limited has only four projects in our Karnataka database but a combined recorded cost of about Rs 27,450 crore — by far the highest value concentration among any single promoter in this scope. For a broader view of developer activity nationally, see our solar-based power projects across India database.

What this means for suppliers and contractors

The stage and cost data in our database point to three distinct selling windows for anyone targeting Karnataka's solar pipeline.

1. Under Approvals (107 projects): This is the pre-bid window. Module manufacturers, inverter suppliers, cable and conductor companies, and EPC firms should be making introductions to developers now. At this stage, developers are evaluating technology preferences and building vendor shortlists. Specification influence is highest here.
2. Construction Started (46 projects): Procurement is live or recently placed. Opportunities remain for sub-contracting civil and electrical works, supplying mounting structures, transformers, SCADA systems, and logistics. O&M companies should also be quoting for long-term service agreements on projects nearing energisation.
3. Planning (15 projects): These are early-stage leads suited to consultants, project finance advisers, land aggregators and feasibility study firms. The NTPC hybrid unit at Kudgi (Rs 1,600 crore) and the Embassy Energy project (Rs 1,400 crore) are the highest-value entries in this stage.

Across all stages, Tumkuru, Pavagada, Belagavi and Vijayapura are the districts where a regional presence or dedicated sales resource will generate the most return. Suppliers covering Karnataka should also monitor adjacent states: our database covers solar installation tenders across India including Telangana and Maharashtra where comparable pipelines are tracked.

How to track these projects

Project details — developer contacts, stage changes, tender notices and cost updates — move quickly in a market of this scale. Projects India maintains a live database of 84,693 projects nationally, updated continuously, so the figures above reflect the pipeline as of late October 2026 and will have evolved since. Teams that need to stay current can access the projects intelligence database for verified project records and developer contact information, or use AI tender intelligence to monitor procurement notices relevant to their product category. A free sample project report is available for teams evaluating the platform before committing. For a broader view of energy and infrastructure activity, the power projects sector overview covers thermal, hydro and nuclear alongside solar and wind.