WeWork India Plans 10 MWp Solar Plant in Karnataka

Bengaluru, September 3, 2026: WeWork India Management Limited has announced plans to develop a 10 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar power plant in Karnataka, as part of its target to transition to 100% renewable electricity by March 2028.

The plant, targeted for commissioning in FY27, is expected to generate around 15–16 million units of clean electricity annually. Once operational, it is expected to raise the share of renewable electricity across WeWork India’s portfolio from nearly 40% currently to approximately 50%.

Nearly 80% of the plant’s generation is expected to support WeWork India’s operations, including 10 centres in Bengaluru, while the remaining 20% will be used for future growth.

Karnataka has been identified as a key location for the investment, with Bengaluru being WeWork India’s largest market, comprising 30 operational centres. The state accounts for around 30% of the company’s total electricity consumption, making it a significant market for the company’s renewable energy transition.

Karan Virwani, Managing Director & CEO, WeWork India, said, “Bengaluru is our largest market, making it the natural starting point for an investment of this scale. As we grow, we want a greater share of that growth to be powered by clean energy, but we also want sustainability to make strong business sense. Building our own renewable generation capacity allows us to do both - reduce the carbon footprint of our operations while creating greater certainty over energy costs for the next 25 years. This is the kind of long-term investment we believe can make sustainability an integral part of how we scale, rather than an initiative that sits alongside the business.”

The solar plant is expected to have a 25-year design life, providing longer-term visibility over electricity costs for a portion of the company’s Bengaluru operations. WeWork India said solar generation is expected to offer a more competitive cost over the asset’s operating life and help reduce exposure to fluctuations in grid tariffs.

The project forms part of the company’s broader energy strategy, which combines owned renewable generation, captive consumption and open access. The approach is intended to diversify energy sourcing while reducing reliance on conventional grid electricity.

Expected to be commissioned by Q1 2027, the project represents a shift from renewable electricity procurement towards direct investment in renewable generation capacity. WeWork India said the investment is intended to support both its renewable electricity target and longer-term energy cost efficiency as it expands its portfolio.