Bengaluru, Jun 10 (PTI) State-owned PCKL has sold power worth Rs 423 crore to the national grid at Rs 9.08 paise per unit this year between April 1 and June 8, Karnataka Energy Minister K J George said on Wednesday.
The Power Company of Karnataka Limited (PCKL) sold power and managed the summer using energy optimisation, he said.
Karnataka purchased low-cost power during the daytime and in the evening generated excess power from hydro, thermal, and other sources, which was sold to the national grid, he added.
“This is a great step to optimisation of power, and Energy Department achievements reflect Karnataka’s strategic focus on efficient power generation, grid management, and energy market participation,” the minister said in a statement.
On monsoon preparedness to ensure rapid restoration of power following rain and wind-related damage, he said to date, electricity supply companies (ESCOM) have replaced 33,400 poles, 1,441 transformers, and 343.56 km of power lines, while maintaining a workforce of 20,012 regular linemen, supplemented by 4,883 specially hired monsoon gangmen.
“Essential material stocks have been kept at high levels for swift deployment, including 99,530 poles and 12,733 transformers, enabling faster response and minimising outage duration across the state,” he added.
Regarding power generation, George said the total power from thermal, hydro, gas, solar, wind, and waste-to-energy sources reached 38,041 million units in 2025–26. The projection for 2026–27 is 38,205 MU. PTI GMS GMS KH
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