CESC Green Power Limited has received in-principle clearance from Odisha's High-Level Clearance Authority to establish a 3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility, a 5 GWh advanced battery pack plant, and a 60 MW captive power plant in Dhenkanal. The Rs 4,500 crore project will be executed in three phases, boosting clean energy manufacturing.
CESC Green Power Limited, a subsidiary of CESC Limited, has secured the crucial in-principle approval from the High-Level Clearance Authority of the Government of Odisha. This green signal empowers the company to build a cutting-edge manufacturing complex in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district focused on solar energy and battery technology. The ambitious Rs 4,500 crore project encompasses:
- A manufacturing capacity of 3 GW each for solar cells and solar modules, positioning CESC Green Power as a major producer in the solar value chain.
- An advanced chemistry battery cell pack plant with a 5 GWh capacity, aimed at supporting energy storage needs crucial for renewable integration.
- An on-site 60 MW AC captive power plant to ensure reliable energy supply for the manufacturing operations.
The project will be implemented in three well-planned phases, reinforcing Odisha’s growing role as a renewable energy hub and aligning with India’s push for self-reliant clean energy manufacturing.
Key Highlights:
- In-principle approval from Odisha’s High-Level Clearance Authority received today.
- Rs 4,500 crore investment planned for manufacturing solar cells, modules, advanced batteries, and more.
- 3 GW solar cell and module capacity proposed.
- 5 GWh advanced chemistry battery cell pack plant to be established.
- 60 MW captive power plant included in the complex for operational energy needs.
- Located in Dhenkanal district, supporting regional industrial growth in renewables.
- Execution planned over three strategic phases for scalable development.
The latest endorsement from the Odisha government underscores the significance of CESC Green Power’s role in advancing renewable energy manufacturing and battery technology in India.
Source: NSE Circular, Government of Odisha High-Level Clearance Authority