State-run Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) has achieved a record-breaking hydropower generation of 15,509 million units during the financial year 2025–26, marking the highest output in its history. Karnataka Energy Minister K. J. George credited the success to good rainfall and efficient maintenance of power stations. He commended the efforts of KPCL’s Managing Director, officers, and staff for reaching this milestone.
The achievement surpasses the previous record of 13,853 million units generated in 2024–25. Karnataka continues to be a leading state in hydropower generation, boasting an installed capacity of 3.63 gigawatts, as per official data. The total generation was spread across various river basins and projects, including stations in the Sharavathi, Kali, Varahi, Cauvery, Krishna, and Tungabhadra river systems.
KPCL Managing Director Gaurav Gupta emphasized the corporation’s consistent efforts to meet the state’s power demand. He highlighted the strong performance of even the oldest hydropower stations like Shivanasamudra, Shimsha, Sharavathi, and the Mahatma Gandhi Hydel Power Station at Jog Falls, attributing it to improved maintenance practices.
The Sharavathi and Varahi valley power stations jointly generated 8,696 million units, setting another record during the year. The Sharavathi valley exceeded its target by generating 5,642 million units, while the Mahatma Gandhi Hydel Power Station at Jog Falls produced 643 million units against a target of 549 million units. The Varahi Hydroelectric Project notably surpassed its target, generating 1,599 million units.
Several individual stations achieved record production levels, with the Mahatma Gandhi station at Jog Falls leading by generating 643 million units. The Gerusoppa project and Varahi project also saw high outputs, setting new records in hydropower generation.
