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 .
The Indian state of Karnataka plans to stop offering tenders for large solar projects as supply now outstrips demand. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has written to the state's renewable energy development organisation regarding the situation, requesting that distribution companies curtail their procurement from thermal power 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.