In Short : Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated three new grid substations worth ₹600 crore in Bhubaneswar to enhance power reliability and meet rising electricity demand. The infrastructure upgrade aims to improve supply stability, support urban growth, and reduce outages. The projects strengthen transmission capacity while preparing the capital city for future industrial and residential expansion. […]
Luminous Power Technologies Expands Odisha Footprint with Solar and Storage Investments – EQ
In Short : Luminous Power Technologies is expanding its presence in Odisha through new investments in solar energy and battery storage solutions. The initiative aims to strengthen distributed energy adoption, improve power reliability, and support residential and commercial consumers. The expansion reflects growing demand for hybrid solar-storage systems and reinforces the company’s strategy to scale […]
NTPC Ltd issue Tender for Installation of 45 Nos of High Mast Solar Street Light in the Naxal affected hilly interior rural villages of Mayurbhanj District of Odisha – EQ
Summary: —- #### 1. Core Business Opportunity – **Scope:** Supply and installation of 45 high mast solar street lights in remote, Naxal-affected, hilly rural areas. – **Location of Work:** Mayurbhanj District, Odisha (project managed via Talcher power station). – **Contract Type:** Consensual / Service contract on a **Firm Price Basis**. – **Completion Period:** 4 months […]
Odisha Secures ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment Commitments at Kolkata Roadshow – EQ
In Short : The Odisha government secured investment commitments worth ₹1 lakh crore during a high-profile roadshow in Kolkata. The event attracted major industrial groups across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and chemicals, reinforcing Odisha’s position as an emerging investment destination in eastern India. In Detail : The Government of Odisha has secured investment […]
SECI issue Tender for Setting up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Project with 10 MW20MWh BESS in Odisha under VGF Scheme – EQ
Summary: — ### Key Business & Project Details **1. Project Overview & Scope** * **Objective:** Selection of a Solar Power Developer (SPD) to set up a 10 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power Project with a 10 MW/20 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Odisha. * **Model:** Build, Own, Operate (BOO). * **Buying Entity:** GRIDCO […]
Odisha’s Critical Mineral Industry Poised to Reach $20 Billion by 2032 – EQ
In Short : Odisha’s critical mineral sector is projected to reach $20 billion by 2032, driven by rising demand for minerals essential to clean energy, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing. With strong reserves, policy support, and growing investments, the state is positioning itself as a strategic hub for critical mineral extraction and value-added processing in […]
Pre-bid meeting: RfS for setting up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Power Project with 10 MW/20MWh BESS in Odisha under VGF-based Competitive Bidding – EQ
Pre-bid meeting: RfS for setting up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Power Project with 10 MW/20MWh BESS in Odisha under VGF-based Competitive Bidding This is in reference to the RfS for “Selection of Solar Power Developer for setting up of 10 MW Grid connected Solar PV Power Project with 10 MW/20MWh Battery Energy […]
Odisha Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with Massive Renewable Investment Push – EQ
In Short : The Odisha government has signed multiple agreements to add large-scale renewable energy capacity involving investments worth ₹67,000 crore. The initiative aims to significantly expand solar, wind, and hybrid power projects, strengthen energy security, attract private investment, and support sustainable industrial growth while aligning the state’s power sector with long-term climate and development […]
Remote Tribal Villages in Odisha Achieve Complete Electrification Through Solar Power – EQ
In Short : Two remote tribal villages in Odisha have achieved full electrification through solar power, marking a significant step toward inclusive and sustainable energy access. The initiative has brought reliable electricity to previously underserved communities, improving quality of life, supporting livelihoods, and demonstrating the transformative potential of decentralized renewable energy solutions in remote regions. […]
SECI issue Tender for Setting up of Projects of 125 MW 500 MWh Standalone BESS in Odisha with VGF support through PSDF – EQ
Summary: — ## **1. Project Overview** – **Title**: 125 MW/500 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Odisha – **Capacity**: 6 projects totaling 500 MWh (125 MW × 4 hours) – **Location**: Within identified substations in Odisha – **Model**: Build-Own-Operate (BOO) – **Bidding Agency**: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) – **Offtaker**: GRIDCO Limited, […]