The document discusses renewable energy issues and challenges in Karnataka, India. It provides statistics on installed renewable energy capacity as of 2010, including 2831 MW total from sources like wind (1536 MW), small hydro (572 MW), and biomass (87 MW). The state has achieved growth in renewable energy through policies promoting private sector development of projects like solar homes and streets lights in rural areas. The state's 2010 renewable energy policy set a target of adding 4326 MW of capacity by 2014 through various sources including wind, hydro, biomass and solar.