Bhubaneswar, 23.4: The Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Govt. of
Odisha, Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, chaired the 10 th 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 10 th 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, emphasizing the State’s commitment to achieving its renewable
energy goals under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Vishal Dev emphasized the importance of
renewable energy in driving sustainable economic growth. He reiterated the
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 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.
SWC Grants In-Principle Approval for Renewable Energy Projects Worth ₹1191.47 Crores
