Odisha government sanctions Rs 13.86 billion renewable energy projects

The Odisha government has approved seven renewable energy projects with a combined investment of Rs 13.86 billion, aimed at bolstering the state’s sustainable energy infrastructure. The projects, with a cumulative capacity of 192.41 MW, were sanctioned by the single-window committee of the energy department.

Among the approved initiatives are a 99 MW wind power project, five ground-mounted solar projects with a total capacity of 91.77 MW, and a rooftop solar project with a capacity of 1.64 MW. These projects are aligned with the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022, aiming to harness the state’s natural resources for renewable energy generation.

In July 2024, the Odisha government sanctioned Rs 4.11 billion for two major clean energy projects, including a 100 MW solar project by Envirocare Infrasolution and a solar module manufacturing facility by Solisys Solar