Climate Fund Managers and Ampyr Energy have announced the successful commissioning of the Somasamudra Phase 1 solar PV plant in Karnataka.
Located in Ballari District, the 67.5 MWp (50 MWac) open access solar PV project supplies renewable electricity to C&I offtakers. Following completion of development in August 2025, the project progressed through construction, grid connection and regulatory approvals, and is now fully operational, stated the company.
Somasamudra Phase 1 is expected to generate over 118 GWh of clean electricity annually, avoiding over 97,000 tonnes of C*O_{2} emissions each year, which is equivalent to the power used by approximately 125,000 people in India.
The project was supported by Climate Investor One (CIO), a blended finance facility focused on renewable energy infrastructure in emerging markets, managed by Climate Fund Managers and supported by the European Union.
Jirong Lim, Investment Director at Climate Fund Managers, said, “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. 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.”
Rajkumar Roy, CEO of AMPYR India, said, “Somasamudra Phase 1 reflects the strength of our partnership with Climate Fund Managers and our shared commitment to delivering renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers in India. The successful commissioning of this project demonstrates our ability to execute projects at pace while maintaining high standards across development, construction and operations.”
Hervé Delphin, EU Ambassador to India, said, “By utilising blending instruments to de-risk solar infrastructure, we are accelerating a new era of clean power for the industry. This project empowers businesses to transition away from fossil-fuel-dependent grids in favour of reliable, renewable energy, highlighting the strong partnership between the EU and India in driving the global energy shift.”
Ampyr Energy is building a growing renewable energy portfolio in India, with over 500 MW of operational and under-construction capacity, alongside a pipeline of projects under development, the company stated.
