Renewable sources helping Karnataka tide over coal crisis

Higher generation of power from renewable sources and better diversification of energy, as compared to some states has helped Karnataka tide over the coal crisis in the country, government data shows.

Karnataka meets over half of its energy requirements through renewable sources and is also the country’s highest seller in this category, data shows.

According to data from the energy department, renewable energy accounts for 52% of the state’s power needs, followed by thermal, hydro and nuclear at 34%, 12% and 3%, respectively.