Backed by rising power demand from commercial and industrial consumers, both rooftop solar and open access installations are expanding steadily in Odisha. Greater policy clarity and substantial power-cost savings continue to motivate businesses to adopt these renewable procurement models. However, as policies evolve rapidly and grid tariffs rise, developers caution that consumers considering a transition to solar must act quickly. Delays, they say, could expose them to higher project costs and reduce the economic advantages that solar currently offers. Installers say rooftop solar systems in Odisha typically offer a payback period of 4 to 5 years, and the savings extend beyond electricity tariffs.