The Indian state of Karnataka plans to stop offering tenders for large solar projects as supply now outstrips demand . The Karnataka Electricity Supply Authority has written to the state 's renewable energy development organisation regarding the situation , requesting that solar companies curtail their procurement from thermal energy sources to accommodate the new renewable projects . The KERC has communicated to the KREDL that there is no need to procure power from solar projects in the near future to meet RPO or general demand, as it will have an effect on grid stability, and it will not be good for DISCOMs (who will be required to pay the fixed cost for curtailing thermal power) and also result in a tariff burden for the consumers. Karnataka currently has a solar capacity of over 5.3 GW , with an additional 2.8 GW worth of projects currently under development .
The Indian state of Karnataka plans to stop offering tenders for large solar projects as supply now outstrips demand . The Karnataka Electricity Supply Authority has written to the state 's renewable energy development organisation regarding the situation , requesting that solar companies curtail their procurement from thermal energy sources to accommodate the new renewable projects . Karnataka currently has a solar capacity of over 5.3 GW , with an additional 2.8 GW worth of projects currently under development .