Hindustan Power expands RE portfolio with nearly 1 GW solar, 750+ MWh storage wins in 2025
Hindustan Power secured nearly 1 GW of solar capacity and over 750 MWh of energy storage projects in 2025, significantly strengthening its renewable energy portfolio as it targets 5 GW capacity by 2028.
India’s energy transition has shifted gears decisively
India is moving decisively beyond capacity addition toward system-level maturity. Expanded transmission planning, a more diversified energy mix and better regulatory clarity signal a market design that is becoming ever more dynamic and future ready.
Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in first large-scale energy storage tender
The US state of Massachusetts has selected four battery projects totaling 1.3 GW under its first major procurement round to meet a statutory target of 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.
The real question for India: Should we chase the next technology or optimize global best practices?
By combining proven global practices with solutions designed for Indian conditions, offering choices for different customer needs, and continuing to invest in meaningful innovation, India can build a solar ecosystem that is resilient and inclusive.
Top 5 trends shaping India’s battery energy storage systems market in 2025
India’s battery storage landscape is undergoing a decisive transformation in 2025. Across utilities, regulators, and developers, BESS has moved beyond early-stage exploration and is increasingly recognized as an essential component for grid stability, renewable integration, and long-term energy planning.
SECI launches 1 GW/8 GWh pumped storage tender
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop 1 GW/8 GWh of pumped storage capacity across the country, aimed at providing large-scale, on-demand energy storage services to power distribution companies and other buying entities.
India eyes 230 GWh of energy storage to meet 300 GW peak power demand
With peak power demand expected to approach 300 GW in the coming years and electricity demand growing at 6–7% annually, India would require nearly 230 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030 to ensure grid stability, flexibility and reliability—said Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Former Secretary, MNRE, at the Indian Power & Energy Storage Conference 2025, organised by FICCI.
Juniper Green Energy’s 100 MWh merchant BESS nears completion with 60 MWh commissioned
Juniper Green Energy has successfully commissioned 60 MWh of its 100 MWh merchant battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The remaining 40 MWh capacity is expected to be commissioned shortly.
The Hydrogen Stream: NTPC NETRA to set up plasma gasification-based green hydrogen plant
NTPC’s R&D wing NETRA will set up a plasma gasification-based green hydrogen plant on its campus at Greater Noida. The plant will be designed to produce one tonne of green hydrogen per day.
WattPower surpasses 18 GW of inverter sales in India
WattPower has sold more than 18 GW of utility-scale string inverters across India over the last two and a half years.
