The Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Govt. of Odisha, Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, chaired the 10th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022, marking another milestone in the State’s Renewable Energy journey.
The committee, in its 10th meeting, granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a cumulative capacity of 149.97 MW and an investment of ₹1191.47 Crores, aimed at strengthening Odisha’s sustainable energy infrastructure.
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, emphasising the State’s commitment to achieving its renewable energy goals under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Dev emphasised the importance of renewable energy in driving sustainable economic growth. He reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating investments and ensuring the timely implementation of approved projects.
During the meeting, progress on various projects approved in the 9th SWC meeting was also reviewed. Officials from Energy Department, Water Resources Department, Revenue & DM Department, GRIDCO, OPTCL, Electricity Distribution Companies, OHPC, and EIC (Electricity) participated in the meeting.
The 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. To date, the SWC has accorded in-principle approval for investment proposals worth ₹12,387.36 crore for a total capacity of 1,707.56 MW in the RE sector.
