Bhubaneswar, November 29: Energy Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra on Monday reviewed the progress of Small Hydro Electric projects (SHEPs) in the State and laid emphasis on enhancement of green power share in the State through SHEPs.
It was revealed in the meeting that, as of now, the State has achieved to realise potential of 99 MW from five SHEPs. One more, 9 MW SHEP in Bargarh district is expected by January-2022.
Chairing the meeting through virtual mode, the Minister advised to the department to expedite the other SHEPs in pipeline.
Citing the example of development of small, mini, micro hydro projects in Himachal Pradesh, he insisted for exploration of even mini, micro category hydro projects in the State.
Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Nikunja Bihari Dhal advised officials to expedite the preparation of Detail Project Report (DPR) of the other potential sites. Two SHEPs of 18 MW & 20 MW on Macchhkund River will be implemented soon after the clearance of Joint Committee of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Governments.
