THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
OCTOBER 8, 2026
Odisha has been
conferred the prestigious Wind India 2026 Award for “Leadership in Wind Energy
De-risking” at the Windergy India 2026 summit, recognising the state’s efforts
to accelerate clean energy development and create an investor-friendly
ecosystem for renewable power projects.
The award was
received by GRIDCO Managing Director Dr Satyapriya Rath from Union Minister for
New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi in the presence of senior government
officials and industry leaders.
Welcoming the
recognition, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan
Singh Deo said the award reflects the state government’s commitment to
accelerating Odisha’s clean energy transition, attracting private investment and
creating an enabling ecosystem for sustainable power generation under the
Odisha Renewable Energy Policy.
The recognition comes
as Odisha steps up efforts to position itself as a major emerging destination
for wind energy investment in the country.
As part of its
participation in Windergy India 2026, the state organised a dedicated session
titled “Odisha: India’s Next Wind Destination” to showcase its untapped wind
energy potential to domestic and global investors.
Setting the context
for the session, Rath highlighted Odisha’s strategic advantages and key policy
enablers aimed at translating the state’s wind potential into bankable and
scalable projects.
The discussions
focused on the theme “From Potential to Investment”, with emphasis on critical
execution parameters including wind resource assessment and project
bankability, land and site readiness, grid connectivity, turbine logistics and
long-term regulatory certainty.
The state’s
participation at the industry summit, coupled with the Wind India 2026
recognition and strong engagement from investors and industry stakeholders, is
expected to strengthen Odisha’s position in India’s expanding renewable energy
landscape.
The award also underscores the state’s efforts to reduce project-development risks and provide greater policy and infrastructure certainty to investors seeking to participate in the country’s clean energy transition.
With its focus on de-risking wind projects and strengthening the enabling ecosystem, Odisha is seeking to convert its emerging wind resource potential into commercially viable renewable energy investments, officials said.
