Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Odisha Approves Investment in Renewable Energy Projects
The Odisha government is investing a lot of money to make clean energy.
They approved new projects to create 178 MW of power from the sun and wind, costing about 870 crore rupees.
These projects will be in different districts, like Subarnapur and Keonjhar.
This will help the state use more renewable energy, meet goals for clean energy, and create jobs and infrastructure.
The total renewable energy projects approved now generate 1,844.86 MW.
Odisha government approves Rs 869.8 crore investment in renewable energy projects.
The projects will generate 178 MW of renewable energy.
Projects include solar parks and a wind power project across multiple districts.
Total renewable energy capacity approved now reaches 1,844.86 MW.
The projects aim to meet renewable energy obligations and boost local development.
- Who
- Odisha government, with approvals from the Single Window Committee.
- What
- Approval of new renewable energy projects.
- When
- Approved at the 12th Single Window Committee meeting.
- Where
- Odisha, India, across multiple districts including Subarnapur and Keonjhar.
- Why
- To advance renewable energy agenda, meet renewable purchase obligations, and boost local employment.
- Investment Amount
- Rs 869.8 crore
- Total Capacity
- 178 MW
- Solar Capacity
- 128.5 MW
- Wind Capacity
- 49.5 MW
- Total Approved Capacity
- 1,844.86 MW
- Cumulative Investment
- Rs 12,599.79 crore