Odisha Leading the Charge: Green Hydrogen and Solar Expansion
Key Ideas
  • Odisha is set to become a key player in India's clean energy transition, focusing on producing and exporting Green Hydrogen derivatives and boosting rooftop solar installations.
  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy highlighted Odisha's strategic advantages for Green Hydrogen production, attracting interest from domestic investors in the region.
  • The review under the National Green Hydrogen Mission emphasized Odisha's coastal location, industrial base, and policy support, while also addressing bottlenecks like water availability and renewable energy integration.
  • The state's performance under PM Surya Ghar scheme and plans for solarisation in agriculture were discussed, with directives to expand solar power access to the farming community through Feeder Level Solarisation.
In a high-level meeting chaired by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi and Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Odisha's significant role in India's clean energy transition was underlined. The state is gearing up to be a major producer and exporter of Green Hydrogen derivatives like Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, leveraging its coastal advantage and existing industrial base around ports like Paradip and Gopalpur. This initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission's goal of positioning India as a global hub for Green Hydrogen production and export. While recognizing the strategic advantages, the meeting also addressed challenges such as water availability and renewable energy integration that need to be overcome for full-scale deployment. Additionally, discussions focused on the state's performance in rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme and plans to enhance solar power access for farmers through Feeder Level Solarisation as part of the PM-KUSUM scheme. Odisha's proactive stance and efforts to drive clean energy initiatives showcase a positive trajectory for sustainable development in the region.
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