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Odisha is all set to join the list of states that are home to the wind energy industry, D. V. Giri, Secretary-General, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers’ Association (IWTMA), said here today. At present, wind power plants are operational in eight states – Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — with good wind speeds. “Odisha is offering 500 MW of capacity under the ‘feed-in tariff’ mechanism and intends to provide incentives for turbines or components manufactured in the state,” Giri said. (Feed-in tariff, or...