Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Ampyr Energy have announced the commissioning of the Somasamudra Phase 1 solar PV project in Karnataka, marking another milestone in India’s growing commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy sector. The project, located in Ballari district, has a capacity of 67.5 MWp (50 MWac) and is designed to supply clean electricity to industrial and commercial consumers through the open access route.
The project is the fourth asset commissioned under the Ampyr Renewable Energy platform, backed by Climate Investor One (CIO), a blended finance initiative managed by CFM with support from the European Union. The companies said the project demonstrates a scalable model for accelerating renewable energy deployment for India’s C&I market, where businesses are increasingly seeking lower-cost and lower-carbon power solutions.
According to the developers, the solar plant is expected to generate more than 118 GWh of renewable electricity annually while avoiding approximately 97,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year. The output is estimated to be sufficient to meet the electricity needs of nearly 125,000 people.
The project also contributed to local employment, creating around 250 jobs during the construction phase and supporting 45 permanent operational roles. In addition, the developers have initiated community development activities in nearby villages, including medical check-up programmes and medicine distribution.
Ampyr Energy currently has over 500 MW of operational and under-construction renewable energy capacity in India and plans to continue expanding its portfolio to support the country’s clean energy transition and corporate decarbonisation efforts.
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