The commissioning of the solar farm demonstrates a scalable and repeatable model for delivering commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy projects in India. Ampyr Energy is building a growing renewable energy portfolio in the country, with over 500 MW of operational and under-construction capacity, alongside a pipeline of projects under development.
Located in Ballari District, the 67.5 MWp (50 MWac) open access solar PV project supplies renewable electricity to C&I offtakers, enabling businesses to access long-term, predictable clean power while reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based grid electricity. Following completion of development in August 2025, the project progressed through construction, grid connection and regulatory approvals, and is now fully operational.
Somasamudra Phase 1 is expected to generate over 118 GWh of clean electricity annually, avoiding over 97,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, which is equivalent to the power used by approximately 125,000 people in India. The project supported around 250 jobs during construction and is expected to sustain approximately 45 jobs during operations.
India’s C&I sector is a key driver of electricity demand growth, with businesses facing rising and increasingly volatile power costs alongside growing pressure to decarbonise operations. In Karnataka, many businesses rely on grid electricity with a significant fossil fuel component and limited access to scalable renewable alternatives. By providing a grid-connected open access solar solution, Somasamudra enables C&I customers to secure lower-cost, lower-carbon electricity while supporting corporate decarbonisation targets.
“The commissioning of Somasamudra Phase 1 highlights the strength and repeatability of the platform approach, moving projects efficiently from early-stage development through to operations” said Jirong Lim, Investment Director at Climate Fund Managers. “As the fourth project delivered under the Ampyr platform, it also marks the first to be constructed using recycled capital, demonstrating how we can deploy capital more efficiently to scale investment in India’s commercial and industrial renewables sector.”
The project supports a Community Development Programme in the neighbouring community. To date, the programme has provided medical check-ups and distributed medicine to 142 villagers. It is expected to expand following ongoing stakeholder consultations.
Climate Fund Managers and Ampyr Energy will continue to scale the platform across India, supporting the delivery of additional renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial customers and contributing to the country’s energy transition.
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