The UK Government and Odisha Energy Department have announced a collaboration to advance Odisha’s net-zero transition, focusing on clean energy and urban sustainability. Odisha plans to add 10.9 GW of renewable energy by 2029-30 and has set intermediary energy transition targets for 2036 and 2047. Key areas include renewable energy expansion, industrial decarbonisation, and sustainable transport, with EV and hydrogen buses being introduced for public transport.
Efforts are underway to modernise the grid and ensure EV charging stations operate on 100 per cent green power. The UK is supporting this transition by sharing their best practices in policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, industrial decarbonisation, and green hydrogen promotion.
In December 2024, the Odisha government approved seven renewable energy projects with a total investment of Rs 13.86 billion and a combined capacity of 192.41 MW, including a 99 MW wind project, five solar projects totaling 91.77 MW, and a 1.64 MW rooftop solar project, aligning with the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022.
