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Odisha approves seven Renewable Energy projects worth Rs.1191.47 crore

Bhubaneswar, Apr 24 (UNI) Seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a cumulative capacity of 149.97 MW at an investment of Rs.1191.47 crores,will be established in Odisha to strengthen the state’s sustainable energy infrastructure.
The Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022,chaired by Principal Secretary of Energy Department,Vishal Kumar Dev, on Wednesday,granted in-principle approval of these projects.
The approved projects include 2 Wind Power Projects of 95.7 MW, 4 Ground based Solar Projects of 53.97 MW and first Battery Storage Project of 0.6 MWh.
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.
Dev has emphasized the importance of renewable energy in driving sustainable economic growth and reiterated the Odiha government’s commitment to facilitating investments and ensuring timely implementation of approved projects.
During the meeting, progress on various projects approved in the 9th SWC meeting was also reviewed. Officials from the Energy Department, Water Resources Department, Revenue & DM Department, GRIDCO, OPTCL,Electricity Distribution Companies, OHPC, and EIC (Electricity) participated in the meeting.
The Odisha 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.
Till date , the SWC has accorded in-principle approval for investment proposals worth Rs.12,387.36 crore for a total capacity of 1,707.56 MW in the RE sector in the state, sources said.
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