Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio? Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […] Read more
Grew, Jakson, Saatvik & Jupiter Get Nod For Solar Cell Plants In Odisha Updated On Sun, Dec 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha government has approved significant investment plans from leading solar companies, solidifying its position as a rising hub for solar cell manufacturing in India after Gujarat. This comes after several solar companies have already shown their interest to invest in the state for solar cell manufacturing. At a recent High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting, […] Read more
Solar Cell Manufacturing: Gujarat To Take The Lead, Odisha New Entrant Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is on the cusp of a major transformation in solar cell production, and Gujarat is set to take the lead in solar cell manufacturing. With the country’s solar manufacturing sector rapidly expanding, the majority of announced and existing solar cell plants are concentrated in Gujarat, though emerging states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu are […] Read more
Odisha Intends To Solarize Thermal Ash Pond With 50 MW Project Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, in a bid to expand its renewable energy capacity from the current 606.87 MW (as of October 2024), is now planning to build a 50 MWAC grid-connected solar PV power plant on the earth-capped Ash Pond-B of the OPGC at Ib Thermal Power Station (IBTPS) in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The last date for techno commercial […] Read more
Odisha’s Paradip Port Plans To Solarise Operations, Issues Tender Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Paradip Port, one of India’s large ports, has now planned to decarbonise its operations. In order to reduce carbon emissions from the major port from Odisha, Paradip Port has decided to boost the growth of solar energy on its campus. To undertake the mission, the port, based in the Jagatsinghpur district of the state, has […] Read more
Odisha Clears Rs.4,671 Cr Investment For 749.9 MW Renewable Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Single Window Committee (SWC) of Odisha’s Energy Department granted in-principle approval for renewable energy projects worth Rs.4,671.81 crore. A major decision, the move helps to advance the state toward a green energy future. The approvals were granted in the 7th meeting of SWC. The total capacity of the renewable energy projects approved is 749.9 MW. […] Read more
JBM, ADB Ink Rs 3.6bn Pact To Bring E-Buses To Haryana, Odisha Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the JBM Group recently signed a Rs 3.6 billion (about $43.2 million) non-convertible debenture loan to expand access to electric buses in Haryana and Odisha. The loan will support the procurement of up to 650 electric buses and fund the cost of operations, maintenance, and deployment of depots and […] Read more
Odisha, MP New Emerging States For Renewables: CEEW Report Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by energy think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said that Odisha and Madhya Pradesh could soon become the new emerging states to spur the growth of green energy in the country. The study, ‘Unlocking India’s RE and Green Hydrogen Potential: An Assessment of Land, Water, and Climate Nexus’, highlights […] Read more
Ujala Scheme: Odisha Tops The Chart With Highest LED Bulbs Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha has now topped the list for extending the widest coverage of energy efficient LED bulbs under the Union government’s Ujala scheme. The latest information furnished by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Manohar Lal Khattar revealed that compared to other states, the coastal state saw the highest distribution of the energy efficient […] Read more
