Odisha Plans Solar Project At Kalahandi, Issues Tender For DPR Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha government has announced plans to develop a solar power project in the Kalahandi district, designating land in the region for this initiative. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender inviting partners to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR). OREDA highlighted that the identified land is conveniently located near the […] Read more
Odisha: IREDA Has Sanctioned Over Rs.3,000 Cr For Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha’s ambitious renewable energy target. The CMD emphasized the state’s vision of achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030. Highlighting its support, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has already sanctioned over Rs. 3,000 crores […] Read more
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
