Objective
The Renewable Energy Policy 2016 aims to contribute to long term energy security of the State as wel as ecological security by reduction in carbon emission and create skilled & semi-skilled manpower resources through promotion of technical and other related training facilities. The Policy facilitates development of manufacturing units and Research & Development in the Renewable Energy sector.
Implementation Mechanism
Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) will prepare plans/proposals, DPRs or schemes for all renewable energy interventions. OREDA shall also frame up Integrated Renewable Energy Plan in PVTG areas / inaccessible pockets of the State through DDG and mini-grid options towards energy access.
Nodal Agencies for Different RE Projects
- Green Energy Development Corporation Limited (GEDCOL) shall be the Nodal Agency for all on-grid solar and hybrid power projects of 1 MW and above capacity
- Engineer-in-Chief (EIC) (Electricity) will be the Nodal Agency for Small Hydro Electric Power Projects
- OREDA shall be the Nodal Agency for all other Renewable Energy projects
Incentives
| Land |
- Land to be provided at IPR rates for the projects
- Exemption from the ceiling on land holdings
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| Concessions in Taxes & Duties |
- No stamp duty for land allotted by the Government/IDCO to solar park developers
- Exemption from electricity duty for self-consumption for 5 years
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| Exemptions from Certificates, Fees & Charges |
- Testing charges of EIC would be waived off
- Supervision charges shall not be levied by DISCOM/OPTCL
- No clearance from OSPCB would be required for projects except Biomass and Municipal Solid Waste Projects
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| Special Incentives for Renewable Energy Manufacturing Units |
- To be treated as Priority Sector under IPR, 2015
- Minimum investment of Rs. 10 crore and employment of 20, to receive benefits of Category ‘A1’ or ‘B1’, depending on the location, from IPR, 2015
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