Odisha, India Mulls New Renewable Energy Policy

Rough assessments put state's gross renewable energy potential at 53,820 Mw.

To tap the opportunity in the non-conventional sources of energy, the Odisha government plans to come out with a new policy for development of the sector in the state.

"Instead of formulating separate policies for different sources of renewable energy, the state government is coming out with one combined policy named as Odisha Renewable Policy-2015," said an official of the Green Energy Development Corporation Limited (Gedcol), the nodal agency appointed by the state government to augment generation of energy from non-conventional sources. "We will soon seek suggestions and comments on the draft policy," added the official.

Renewable Energy Policy in Odisha, India Soon

The State Government will soon launch a Renewable Energy Policy to promote renewable energy utilisation for ensuring energy access, security and sustainable growth for people, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced here on Thursday.

Inaugurating a legislators’ meet organised by Climate Parliament Odisha Chapter on the Assembly premises and attended by more than 56 MLAs cutting across party lines, Naveen  emphasised on acceleration of renewable energy mechanisms and outlined a series of measures to be taken up by the Government.

World Bank To Help Indian State Odisha Chart Renewable Energy Policy

The World Bank is set to provide expertise to the Indian state of Odisha to help the latter develop medium-term renewable energy policy. The initiative would enable the state to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and further enhance itself as a one of the leading states in India to promote renewable energy.

The World Bank would work closely with the International Finance Corporation, which is helping the government develop a robust solar energy policy. While Odisha is not as well known as other Indian states like Gujarat and Rajasthan for the vast solar power capacities installed, it was among the first states to implement a solar power project with the specific target to fulfill the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO).

World Bank To Help Indian State Odisha Chart Renewable Energy Policy

The World Bank is set to provide expertise to the Indian state of Odisha to help the latter develop medium-term renewable energy policy. The initiative would enable the state to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and further enhance itself as a one of the leading states in India to promote renewable energy.

The World Bank would work closely with the International Finance Corporation, which is helping the government develop a robust solar energy policy. While Odisha is not as well known as other Indian states like Gujarat and Rajasthan for the vast solar power capacities installed, it was among the first states to implement a solar power project with the specific target to fulfill the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO).