Odisha

Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio?

Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […]

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Solar Cell Manufacturing: Gujarat To Take The Lead, Odisha New Entrant

India is on the cusp of a major transformation in solar cell production, and Gujarat is set to take the lead in solar cell manufacturing. With the country’s solar manufacturing sector rapidly expanding, the majority of announced and existing solar cell plants are concentrated in Gujarat, though emerging states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu are […]

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Odisha Intends To Solarize Thermal Ash Pond With 50 MW Project

Odisha, in a bid to expand its renewable energy capacity from the current 606.87 MW (as of October 2024), is now planning to build a 50 MWAC grid-connected solar PV power plant on the earth-capped Ash Pond-B of the OPGC at Ib Thermal Power Station (IBTPS) in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The last date for techno commercial […]

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Green Tariffs, Budget Crucial For RE Growth in Rajasthan, Gujarat: Report

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in a briefing note, recommended a multifaceted approach to accelerate the renewable energy transition in two renewable-rich states namely, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This involves implementing strategic measures to enhance financial resources, improve market dynamics, and support effective governance.  The note recommends the use of integrated green […]

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Odisha Clears Rs.4,671 Cr Investment For 749.9 MW Renewable Projects

Single Window Committee (SWC) of Odisha’s Energy Department granted in-principle approval for renewable energy projects worth Rs.4,671.81 crore. A major decision, the move helps to advance the state toward a green energy future. The approvals were granted in the 7th meeting of SWC. The total capacity of the renewable energy projects approved is 749.9 MW. […]

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JBM, ADB Ink Rs 3.6bn Pact To Bring E-Buses To Haryana, Odisha

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the JBM Group recently signed a Rs 3.6 billion (about $43.2 million) non-convertible debenture loan to expand access to electric buses in Haryana and Odisha. The loan will support the procurement of up to 650 electric buses and fund the cost of operations, maintenance, and deployment of depots and […]

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Odisha, MP New Emerging States For Renewables: CEEW Report

A latest report by energy think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said that Odisha and Madhya Pradesh could soon become the new emerging states to spur the growth of green energy in the country. The study, ‘Unlocking India’s RE and Green Hydrogen Potential: An Assessment of Land, Water, and Climate Nexus’, highlights […]

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Shyam Metalics & Energy Launches 10 MW RE Projects

Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd., an integrated metal manufacturing company in India, is set to venture into clean energy by integrating rooftop and floating solar installations across their pan-India facilities. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to sustainable energy, decarbonization, and supporting the country’s green and clean energy mission. The company has announced […]

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Ujala Scheme: Odisha Tops The Chart With Highest LED Bulbs

Odisha has now topped the list for extending the widest coverage of energy efficient LED bulbs under the Union government’s Ujala scheme. The latest information furnished by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Manohar Lal Khattar revealed that compared to other states, the coastal state saw the highest distribution of the energy efficient […]

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