Bhubaneswar: The 8th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting chaired by Principal Secretary of Energy Department Vishal Kumar Dev under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022 granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects.
The projects having a cumulative capacity of 192.41 MW with an investment of Rs 1,386.09 Cr 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 Rooftop Solar Project 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, 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 the 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 Rs 9,781.47 crore for a total capacity of 1,441.79 MW in the RE sector.
