BHUBANESWAR: The Centre aims to develop Odisha as a major hub for renewable energy and explore the scope of green hydrogen production in the state, said Union minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday. Speaking at the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir of the ministry here, Joshi said Odisha has immense renewable energy potential with 140 GW of solar capacity and significant opportunities in green hydrogen. He called for the early finalisation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and strict enforcement of renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) to ensure the success of renewable energy projects. The PM Surya Ghar Yojana will achieve over 5 lakh installations by the end of November 2024, he said. Deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said that the state government will stand with the Union government in meeting the ‘Panchamrit’ targets set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Source: Indian Express November 16, 2024 05:24 UTC