Odisha SWC Approves Renewable Energy Projects Worth Rs 1,386 Cr

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a cumulative capacity of 192.41 MW in the state to be executed with a total investment of Rs 1,386.09 crore.

The projects were granted in-principle approval at the 8th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC) under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022. Energy Department Principal Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev chaired the meeting, official sources said.

The approved projects include a 99 MW wind power project, five ground based solar projects of 91.77 MW and one rooftop solar project of 1.64 MW.

These projects will leverage Odisha’s natural potential for renewable energy generation, emphasizing the state’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goals under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022.

Principal Secretary Vishal Dev highlighted the importance of renewable energy in driving sustainable economic growth. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to facilitating investments and ensuring timely implementation of approved projects.

The meeting also reviewed the progress of the renewable energy projects, previously approved by the state government.

Senior officials of the Energy Department, GRIDCO, OPTCL, Electricity Distribution Companies, OHPC and EIC were present at the meeting.

The state government’s proactive policies and streamlined processes through the Single Window Committee of the Energy Department and its Nodal Agency GRIDCO continue to attract investments in the renewable energy sector, paving the way for a sustainable and self-reliant Odisha.

The SWC has so far accorded in-principle approval for investment proposals worth Rs 9,781.47 crore for generating 1,441.79 MW renewable energy in the state, the sources added.