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Battery boost needed to solve India’s energy gridlock

India has made significant strides toward its goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel generation capacity by 2030. However, this progress could be undermined if more focus is not placed on the integration of renewables. Rystad Energy analyst Uttamarani Pati examines India’s progress on storage and transmission upgrades.

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Mark Hutchins

02 Oct 2025

India’s power grid relies heavily on fossil fuels and is not adequately prepared to manage the variability of solar and wind energy. Without an increase in battery storage capacity, much of India’s expanding renewable energy potential may go to waste. Despite growth in clean energy, fossil fuels still supply 75% to 80% of India’s power. …

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