Hero Future Energies to Invest Rs.11,000 Crore in Karnataka

03 Dec 2024 CW Team

Hero Future Energies Private Limited (HFEPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government to invest Rs11,000 crore in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and related projects, according to an official release.

Key Highlights: Investment Timeline: The projects will roll out between 2025-26, generating nearly 3,000 jobs. Focus Areas: Renewable energy expansion, green hydrogen production, and decarbonization solutions targeting hard-to-abate industries. Support: Karnataka will provide permissions, approvals, and incentives under state policies to ensure timely project execution. Strategic Significance HFEPL, led by Chairman and MD Rahul Munjal, is a renewable energy leader with a portfolio exceeding 6 GW. The company is leveraging its expertise to position India as a global clean energy exporter.

HFEPL leadership emphasized Karnataka’s progressive policies, abundant renewable resources, and focus on green innovation as key factors for choosing the state as its investment destination.

Part of Invest Karnataka 2025 The MoU, signed during the London Roadshows, aligns with Karnataka's preparations for the Invest Karnataka 2025 Global Investors Meet, aimed at fostering industrial innovation and attracting global investments.

Government’s Vision M.B. Patil, Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries, reiterated the state’s commitment to sustainable industrial development, positioning Karnataka as a leader in green energy initiatives.

This collaboration reinforces Karnataka’s standing as a hub for cutting-edge energy solutions and sustainable growth.

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