This project is a 50 MW wind power plant located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, developed by Orange Bercha Wind Power Pvt. Ltd. It consists of 25 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2 MW, harnessing wind energy to generate clean electricity. The project has undergone an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in accordance with IFC guidelines and regularly engages with local communities through stakeholder consultations.
The project makes a significant contribution to carbon emission reductions by generating 110 GWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to the electricity supply for approximately 25,500 households per year.
Project Impacts and Benefits
As a socially responsible organization, Orange Renewable consistently implements various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the communities surrounding the project. Their key CSR focus areas include:
- Improving the quality of education
- Supporting the “Clean India” initiative through sanitation infrastructure in schools and community centers
- Enhancing healthcare services and medical facilities
- Clean water supply infrastructure
- Job creation
- Women’s empowerment
- Environmental protection
Specific Initiatives Around the Project Site:
- Distribution of essential equipment such as chairs, benches, and books at the local high school, benefiting over 200 students.
- Regular tree plantation drives at schools, power substations, and public spaces to raise environmental awareness.
- Annual support for 100 children with cancer nationwide through the “Adopt a Child (AAC)” initiative of CanKids Kidscan, aiming to give underprivileged children fair access to treatment.
Health Activities in the Villages of Jhar, Sandla, Dhanesra & Laptiya, Madhya Pradesh (1,178 beneficiaries):
- Outpatient Department (OPD) services for local communities
- Preventive care and treatment for common illnesses
- Awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS, diabetes, STIs, RTIs, tuberculosis, cancer, and other diseases
- Personal hygiene education to prevent common eye, dental, and skin conditions caused by dust and lack of clean water
Community Awareness Campaigns:
- World Cancer Day (Ratlam): City-wide march, awareness ribbon distribution, and street performances
- World No Tobacco Day (Ratlam): Similar public campaign activities
- World AIDS Day: Education to combat HIV/AIDS stigma in collaboration with the District Government Hospital in Ratlam and NGO ASRA
- Pre-cancer screenings and counseling: Conducted in partnership with Akhil Bhartiya Yuva Manch Delhi and a local cancer organization, benefiting approximately 350 people
Social & Economic Impact:
- Permanent employment for 61 individuals, including security staff, supervisors, and engineers (22 of whom are from local communities)
- Recognition from prominent CSR bodies, including the “Sustainable Carbon Management Practice Award” and “Sustainable Community Leadership Award” at the India Sustainability Leadership Summit and Awards 2017
- Orange Renewable’s CSR outreach spans over 50 villages, positively impacting nearly 30,000 people from 6,000 families across 7 Indian states
- Construction of 220 km of roads and more than 550 km of transmission infrastructure to connect generated electricity to the main grid
- Over 3,000 jobs have been created—both directly and indirectly—in remote areas around their projects
Price: Start from $17/tCO2e
