Distributed Storage

The investment, led by energy transition-focused venture capital firm Transition VC, will accelerate HYDGEN’s efforts to make ultra-pure, cost-efficient hydrogen available directly at the point of use through its anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology.

Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026.

In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centres

Foxconn has launched its Fox EnerStor brand with residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale batteries. It aims to compete globally, with China and India as key hubs for R&D and manufacturing.

OMC Power, a distributed renewable energy (DRE) company targeting 1 GWp clean energy portfolio in India, and Honda Motor have partnered on innovative business models in energy storage and battery repurposing from the electric mobility ecosystem.

As India races toward its goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, having already reached 217.62 GW as of January 2025, integrating variable renewable energy sources requires flexible storage solutions that can bridge generation-demand gaps while maintaining grid reliability. The dramatic cost declines, technological innovations, and supportive policy frameworks have created a perfect storm for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) adoption, transforming what was once a nascent technology into a commercially viable solution driving India’s clean energy future and enabling a more flexible, resilient, and decentralized power system.

Desco Infratech Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KPI Green Hydrogen and Ammonia and Naveriya Gas for hydrogen-natural gas blending projects in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector.

With lithium being an imported raw material, recycling and repurposing of lithium batteries once they have completed their lifecycle is paramount. In line with this, Indian startups have come up with several ingenious business models for second-life applications that repurpose EV or lithium-ion batteries for stationary storage.

Countries reliant on imported minerals and components are rethinking energy strategies in solar, batteries, and green hydrogen. Securing upstream and midstream processes is no longer optional but essential for flexibility. India’s integrated approach across mining, processing, and manufacturing positions the country as a challenging player on the world stage.

DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025 report also predicts that distributed generation solar should begin outpacing utility-scale installations in some parts of the world by 2060. It adds that the levelized cost of electricity for solar is beginning to plateau and is expected to slow to an annual drop below 1% by the 2050s.