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In a significant boost to Odisha's green energy ambitions, the state government has approved a new set of solar and wind power projects totaling 178 megawatts (MW), attracting investments worth Rs 869.8 crore. The decision, taken by the Energy Department’s single window committee on Wednesday, marks another step forward in Odisha’s drive to expand its renewable energy footprint and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The approval was given by the single window committee of the Energy Department on Wednesday.
Among the approved projects is a 69.5 mw solar park to be developed by Prozeal Green Energy Limited at Biramaharajpur in Subarnapur district, and INOX Solar Limited's 49.5 mw solar project at Telkoi in Keonjhar.
The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) was also given approval for a 10 mw solar project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda, while NLC India Renewables Limited got the nod for setting up a wind power project at Papadahandi in Nabarangpur district.
With these additions, the total renewable energy capacity approved by the committee has now reached 1,844.86 mw, attracting cumulative investment commitments of Rs 12,599.79 crore, the statement said.
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