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Karnataka to expand Pavagada Solar Park by another 10,000 acres
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Karnataka to expand Pavagada Solar Park by another 10,000 acres
Karnataka plans to expand the Pavagada Solar Park, in Tumakuru district, by 10,000 more acres as the State builds on its position as a renewable energy leader.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
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Karnataka plans to add another 10,000 acres to the Pavagada Solar Park, one of the world's largest solar power parks, the State's Energy Minister has said.
Karnataka has emerged as one of India's leading renewable energy States, with a large installed base of solar and wind capacity.
The Pavagada Solar Park, located in Tumakuru district, has been developed on semi-arid land leased from local farmers under a model that has been studied for combining land-lease income with utility-scale solar generation.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Pavagada Solar Park
- renewable energy
- Tumakuru
- Karnataka energy policy
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- Pavagada Solar Park, renewable energy, Tumakuru, Karnataka energy policy
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Use as an example in KPSC answers (GS3 - Economy/Environment: renewable energy, solar parks).
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The Pavagada Solar Park, which Karnataka plans to expand by another 10,000 acres, is located in which district?
- Tumakuru
- Kolar
- Chitradurga
- Ballari
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Answer: A — Pavagada Solar Park is located in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, developed on semi-arid land leased from local farmers for utility-scale solar generation.
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