The development of the green energy sector in India and Odisha, in particular, is facing lots of hurdles and challenges. In an interview, energy sector expert Er Miraj Kumar Mishra talks to Sunil Kumar Mishra about the scenario in Odisha.
Q: What is the status of green energy?
A: At present, India has a capacity of around 174 GW of renewable energy (RE), from which Odisha needs to develop around 10 GW of capacity by 2030. Till date, Odisha has developed only 700 MW (approx) RE leaving aside large hydro power. As a whole, Odisha has utilised 11.5% of its available potential in the State.
