Renewables
Odisha Electricity Regulator Approves 470 MW FDRE Procurement
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 9 Nov 2026: Odisha Electricity Regulator Approves 470 MW FDRE Procurement.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaThe Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has approved GRIDCO’s procurement of power from 470 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © Mercom India. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
