Is solar PV a cost-competitive option in India?

As compared to the conventional sources of energy, solar PV when integrated with battery storage is a cost-competitive option. This trend is expected to continue in India. India's commitment to a sustainable energy future is evident through its multifaceted approach to battery energy storage.

What is India's energy storage plan?

The Indian government mandates future solar project tenders to include energy storage systems with a minimum of two hours of storage capacity, ensuring grid stability. This initiative, aligned with India's 2030 renewable energy goals, aims to deploy approximately 14 GW of storage-backed solar projects, benefiting from declining battery prices.

Should solar storage be scaled up in India?

Scaling up solar storage projects in India presents both opportunities and challenges. While the potential for integrating battery storage with solar energy is immense, widespread adoption is still constrained by factors such as high capital costs, evolving regulations, and grid integration complexities.

Can solar-plus-storage transform India's energy landscape?

As a long-term renewable energy partner in India, we recognize the immense potential of solar-plus-storage in transforming the country’s energy landscape. We are actively exploring co-located solar and storage as well as standalone BESS projects to support energy security, grid reliability, and sustainable economic growth.

Does India need a battery storage system?

At present, to support the country's energy target by 2030 and simultaneously, balance the grid with the rising penetration of renewables in the energy mix, India requires an advanced battery storage ecosystem with over 238 GWh of capacity. However, the viability of the energy storage system ecosystem remains pegged to the capital cost of the BESS.

Is energy storage a viable option in India?

However, the viability of the energy storage system ecosystem remains pegged to the capital cost of the BESS. As compared to the conventional sources of energy, solar PV when integrated with battery storage is a cost-competitive option. This trend is expected to continue in India.