The state has identified 50 GW of floating solar potential and 30 GW of pumped storage capacity to meet its energy goals.
Odisha aims to source 74 per cent of its energy from non-fossil fuel infrastructure by 2047, according to Vishal Kumar Dev, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) for the Government of Odisha.
According to Business Today, the state has identified approximately 50 GW of floating solar potential and 30 GW of pumped storage capacity as part of its clean energy transition.
Dev stated that Odisha has approved investments worth ₹16,000 crore to modernise its transmission infrastructure.
The state is using its revenue surplus to fund energy and infrastructure projects.
Odisha has already deployed around 1,000 MW of floating solar projects.
Companies including Tata Power and ACME Solar are currently expanding their presence in the state.
