Shakti Sthala solar park inaugurated in Karnataka

The Shakti Sthala Solar Park has been inaugurated at Pavagada in Tumkur, Karnataka. The solar park generated 600 MW of power as of January 2018. The capacity is expected to increase by 1,400 MW by December 2018. Spread over 13,000 acres, the solar park entails an investment of Rs 16.5 billion. The park has been developed by Karnataka Solar Power Development Corporation Limited, a JV of Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited and SECI.