Odisha

Odisha Proposes New Wind Power Projects to Boost Renewable Energy

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its renewable energy capacity with the introduction of new wind power projects totaling 392.8 MW, announced Deputy Chief Minister and State Energy Minister K V Singh Deo in the assembly today.

The state is intensifying its efforts to increase electricity production from unconventional sources. As part of this initiative, proposals have been submitted for establishing wind power projects across various locations in Odisha.

In response to an inquiry from MLA Om Prakash Mishra, Minister K V Singh Deo confirmed that two significant wind power projects have already received approval: a 49.5 MW project at Deomali in Koraput by JSW and a 48 MW project at Umerkot by HPCL.

Additionally, several other proposed wind power projects are currently awaiting government approval. These include capacities of 48.3 MW at Jagatsinghpur, 49.5 MW at Kusumi in Sambalpur, and 99.5 MW at Papadahandi in Nabarangpur district, all put forward by ONGC Tripura Power Company.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Odisha Finalises Robust Framework For Rabi Paddy Procurement In KMS 2025-26

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday finalised a comprehensive operational framework for paddy procurement during…

24 hours ago

OHPC Signs MoU With Odisha Govt For FY 2026-27 Power Targets

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

24 hours ago

Odisha To Host BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Meet In Puri From June 3

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will host the BRICS Technical Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group…

24 hours ago

Odisha Launches Model Village Mission, MAGY To Transform Rural Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Monday launched two ambitious rural transformation initiatives — the Model Village Mission…

24 hours ago

Rs 32-Crore Auditorium To Come Up At SIRD&PR In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday took a major step towards strengthening training and institutional…

1 day ago

Odisha CM Reviews Textile, Defence Units in Khordha; Emphasises Local Employment Push

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited two emerging industrial facilities in…

2 days ago