By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: The Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Govt. of Odisha Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, chaired the 8th 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 8th meeting, granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a cumulative capacity of 192.41 MW and an investment of ₹1,386.09 Crores, aimed at strengthening Odisha’s sustainable energy infrastructure.
The approved projects include a 99 MW Wind Power Project, 5 Ground Based Solar Projects of 91.77 MW and one Roof top Solar Projects of 1.64 MW.
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 7th SWC meeting was also reviewed. Officials from Energy Department, GRIDCO, OPTCL, Electricity Distribution Companies, OHPC, and EIC 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 ₹9,781.47 crore for a total capacity of 1,441.79 MW in the RE sector.
