Shivamogga, Karnataka: Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George has underscored the importance of the upcoming Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in tackling India’s growing renewable energy challenges, calling it “a practical solution to ensure clean power when people need it most.” Speaking about the project, he said, “It’s easy to oppose projects in theory, but when the lights go off, it’s projects like this that keep our hospitals, schools, and homes running on clean energy instead of coal.”

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Officials from the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) echoed the minister’s view, noting that energy storage is now “the missing link” in India’s green transition. “Storage is no longer optional,” said a senior KPCL energy planner. “We’re producing enough renewable energ

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