Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Odisha and Madhya Pradesh sign MoU to boost renewable energy
Two states in India, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, decided to work together on clean energy.
Clean energy is power that doesn't harm the planet, like energy from the sun and wind.
The two states signed a document called an MoU, which is a promise to cooperate.
They plan to work on solar power, wind power, and hybrid power.
They will also explore green hydrogen, a clean fuel made with renewable energy.
Another goal is energy storage, which is like big batteries that save electricity for later.
The signing happened at a big energy conference organized by a business group called CII.
A leader from Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, said the partnership will strengthen cooperation between the states.
The deal also covers sharing technology, knowledge, and ideas.
All of this is meant to make India's energy cleaner and more reliable.
Odisha and Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU to cooperate on renewable energy, energy storage and green hydrogen.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 7th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition on Friday.
The MoU was signed by Odisha's Energy Department and Madhya Pradesh's New and Renewable Energy Department.
The deal covers technology transfer, joint research and development, knowledge sharing, policy and regulatory practices, and grid integration.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said the partnership would strengthen inter-state cooperation in clean energy.
- Who
- Odisha's Energy Department and Madhya Pradesh's New and Renewable Energy Department
- What
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on renewable energy, energy storage and green hydrogen
- When
- Friday, on the sidelines of the 7th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition
- Where
- On the sidelines of the 7th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition
- Why
- To accelerate the clean energy transition, promote technology and knowledge sharing, and contribute to India's green growth
- Type of agreement
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Signatory departments
- Odisha Energy Department; Madhya Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Department
- Sectors covered
- Solar, wind and hybrid power, energy storage, green hydrogen
- Focus areas
- Technology transfer, joint R&D, knowledge sharing, policy and regulatory practices, grid integration
- Event
- 7th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition
- Key official
- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
- Overall goal
- Contribute to India's green growth and improve grid reliability