Bengaluru: State run Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) has achieved its highestever hydropower generation, producing 15,509 million units (MU) during the financial year 2025–26, officials confirmed on Friday.
The milestone highlights Karnataka’s growing prominence in the hydropower sector, with the state recently being listed among the top contributors, supported by an installed capacity of 3.63 gigawatts, as per official data.
Electricity generation was distributed across multiple river basins and projects, including major contrib utions from the Sharavathi and Kali valleys, along with stations in Varahi, Cauvery, Krishna, and Tungabhadra systems.
The latest output surpasses the previous year’s figure of 13,853 MU, marking a substantial increase in production.
Senior officials credited the achievement to improved operational efficiency and sustained upkeep of infrastructure, including legacy hydel stations that continue to perform reliably.
Notably, the Sharavathi and Varahi valley projects together delivered a significant share of the total generation, setting a new combined benchmark.
Authorities also pointed to favourable rainfall conditions as a key factor behind the surge, alongside coordinated efforts by engineers and staff to ensure optimal plant performance throughout the year.