From solar rooftops to EV boom — How South Bengaluru became Karnataka’s clean-energy hub

South Bengaluru is emerging as Karnataka’s strongest clean-energy zone, driven by rapid growth in rooftop solar and EV adoption. The region outperforms all others in renewable transition momentum and household-level green upgrades. (AI image)

KREA and Bescom say South Bengaluru offers a blueprint for integrating renewable power and green mobility, with future policies expected to scale this model statewide for faster clean-energy transition. (AI image)

Transport data shows South Bengaluru’s KA05 RTO leading the city with over 23,000 EV registrations this year—nearly a quarter of all EVs in Bengaluru—highlighting strong public demand for cleaner mobility. (AI image)

The region records the highest rooftop solar installations under PM Suryaghar, with most families opting for 1–3 kW systems to manage rising AC loads and EV charging needs, signaling a shift toward energy-efficient homes. (AI image)

KREA analysis shows nearly 90% of households installing rooftop solar also purchased EVs, revealing a strong link between renewable power use and clean mobility choices that reinforces the green-energy ecosystem. (AI image)

Bescom attributes the region’s success to better residential layouts, accessible terraces and strong awareness about energy savings, helping more households embrace solar power and EV technology. (AI image)

With 15,505 electric two-wheelers and 1,754 electric cars registered till October, KA05 remains the top-performing EV zone among Bengaluru’s 11 RTOs, strengthening its lead in sustainable transport. (AI image)

Bescom reports South Bengaluru has 1,170 rooftop solar units generating 6.29 MW—well above all other city zones, none of which have crossed the 1,000-unit mark—making the region a solar stronghold. (AI image)