Green Energy Potential and Sustainable Initiatives Highlighted at Global Wind Day Conference in Bhubaneswar
Key Ideas
- MNRE and IREDA showcased India's renewable energy growth and Odisha's 12 GW wind potential at Global Wind Day conference.
- IREDA has disbursed significant loans for renewable energy, with a focus on green projects like hydrogen and ammonia.
- Shri Das emphasized Odisha's leadership in green energy and the importance of renewable energy for national sustainable development.
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) jointly organized a pre-event conference for Global Wind Day in Bhubaneswar, India. Speakers highlighted India's renewable energy progress and Odisha's 12 GW wind potential. Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD of IREDA, focused on Odisha's green energy potential, emphasizing opportunities in green hydrogen projects. IREDA has disbursed significant loans for renewable energy, including projects in Odisha. Shri Das highlighted Odisha's Renewable Energy Policy 2022, encouraging investments in clean energy, with a special emphasis on green hydrogen, green ammonia, and floating solar projects. He stressed the importance of renewable energy for sustainable national development, urging developers to capitalize on opportunities in Odisha and other states.