BHUBANESWAR: The single window committee (SWC) of the Energy department has accorded in-principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a cumulative capacity of 192.41 MW and entailing an investment of Rs 1,386.09 crore.
The meeting chaired by principal secretary, Energy department, Vishal Dev approved one 99 MW wind power project, five ground-based solar projects of 91.77 MW and one roof-top solar project of 1.64 MW.
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, Dev said.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to facilitating investments and ensuring timely implementation of approved projects, he stressed the importance of renewable energy in driving sustainable economic growth.
The SWC has so far accorded in-principle approval for investment proposals worth Rs 9,781.47 crore with a total capacity of 1,441.79 MW in the RE sector.
Progress achieved on the implementation of various projects approved in the previous SWC meeting was also reviewed. Officials from Energy department, GRIDCO, OPTCL, OHPC, electricity distribution companies participated.