Bhubaneswar- The Odisha government sets sights on towards achieving 7.5 GW of solar energy by 2030 as part of its renewable energy policy, said KV Singhdeo, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy on Monday during Odisha Solar Investor Conclave, organised in Bhubaneswar by GRIDCO Limited and iFOREST (International Forum for Environment Sustainability and Technology).
The conclave, brought together 150+ commercial and industrial consumers, 100+ solar developers and 400+ participants to explore investment opportunities, foster partnerships, and discuss the enabling policy framework designed to transform Odisha into a solar energy hub.
The event emphasized the state’s commitment to achieving 7.5 GW of solar capacity by 2030, as part of the state’s larger vision to add 10.95 GW of renewable energy capacity by the same year.
Delivering his keynote address, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, said, “The Government of Odisha is committed to renewable energy. Our Prime Minister has shown the way forward for 2070. Solar is a key driver for the state’s growth and Odisha has everything possible going for it. Our investment climate is conducive, we have a robust system in place and we have the will power to harness it”.
Managing Director, GRIDCO Ltd, Trilochan Panda said, “We have found that a modest potential of 200GW is available in the state currently. A large chunk will come from floating solar, rooftop solar and PM Kusum. A lot of incentives have been given by the state to promote renewable energy.”
Notably, Solar power currently accounts for 21% of Odisha’s total 2,938 MW renewable energy capacity, including hydro. This includes 508 MW of ground-mounted, 58 MW of rooftop, and 42 MW of off-grid solar capacity. 28% of the 1,343 MW of renewable energy in the development pipeline.
Top districts for solar potential include Sundargarh (15.23 GW), Angul (14.06 GW), Balangir (11.62 GW), Jharsuguda (11.45 GW), and Dhenkanal (9.70 GW). These are also Odisha’s key industrial hubs.
