Odisha

Odisha Solar Policy - 2013

1. Contributing to long term energy security of the State as well as ecological security by reduction in carbon emissions.
2. Providing a long term sustainable solution for meeting energy needs and reducing dependence on depleting fossil fuel resources like coal.
3. Productive use of wastelands, thereby utilizing the non-industrialized areas that receive abundant sunshine for creation of solar power hubs.
4. Creating favourable conditions to solar manufacturing capabilities by providing fiscal incentives.
5. Generating direct and indirect employment opportunities in solar and allied industries like glass, metals, heavy industrial equipment etc.
6. Creation of skilled and semi-skilled manpower resources through promotion of technical and other related training facilities.
7. Creating an R&D hub for innovation in application of solar power technologies and solar based hybrid co-generation technologies which will focus on improving efficiency in existing application and reducing cost of balance of system.
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Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, 2016

1. Contribute to long-term energy security of the State as well as ecological security by reduction in carbon emissions.
2. Create an environment conducive to public/private /community participation and investment in Renewable Energy Projects.
3. Create skilled and semi-skilled manpower resources through promotion of technical and other related training facilities.
4. Enhance the contribution of Renewable Energy Projects in the total installed capacity of the State through private participation.
5. Facilitate development of manufacturing units and Research & Development in the Renewable Energy sector
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Source : Central Board of Irrigation and Power