Odisha Requires Rs 1.1 Trillion for Renewable Energy Expansion by 2036
A report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) estimates Odisha requires about Rs 1.1 trillion investment over the next decade to expand renewable energy, storage, and grid infrastructure. The state aims to add 10.7 GW of renewable capacity, 2.7 GW of pumped storage, and 0.13 GW of battery storage by 2035-36. Currently, Odisha has minimal solar and wind installations despite significant potential. Investment needs will peak around Rs 20,827 crore in 2029-30 to support a diversified, resilient energy system.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 15 Oct, 07:50 am. Other outlets followed.