Karnataka added 5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the last year alone, becoming the leading Indian state in green power. It overtook global leaders like Denmark and the Netherlands . Karnataka achieved this feat on the back of rising cost of coal that pushed the state towards alternative energy sources. Further, the policies from the state government and record low bids for renewables’ tenders made green energy more viable. It is expected that by 2028, 60% of Karnataka’s capacity will come from renewable sources. Here's a look.