India

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.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured an order to install a cumulative 77 MW of rooftop solar capacity across more than 40,000 homes in Andhra Pradesh.

Premier Energies Ltd will subscribe to 1,04,082 equity shares of Hyderabad-based Transcon Ind Ltd at a price of INR 48,069 per share, for a total consideration of INR 500.3 crore. This strategic investment marks Premier Energies’ entry into the power transformer manufacturing segment.

Gautam Solar has reported a turnover of INR 1,580 crore in the first half of FY2026, representing a 51.34% increase over its total turnover for the entire FY2025. The company stated that it has a robust order book and expects its FY2026 turnover to be at least 2.5 times that of FY2025.

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned a 28 MWP wind power project in Gujarat, four months ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD), and a 36 MWp solar component of a hybrid project in Maharashtra, 13 months ahead of its SCOD.

Pace Digitek Ltd will be responsible for end-to-end delivery and ten years of service and maintenance contract for a 600 MW/1200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) DC package.

Vikram Solar has secured the order to supply 148.9 MW of its 595 Wp n-type TOPCon modules for Sunsure’s projects across Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

India’s decision to tighten inverter protocols and secure rooftop solar data under national jurisdiction is a critical step toward reinforcing its energy sovereignty. With ambitious rooftop solar targets already underway, these measures help ensure that growth in clean energy does not come at the cost of vulnerability in grid security, data privacy, or foreign dependence.

NHPC has announced that its 300 MW Karnisar solar plant, located in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, is now fully operational.

Hybrid and storage integration, rising corporate demand, and increased use of digital tools are defining the next phase of India’s renewable energy market. Developers that combine execution excellence with storage innovation, digital intelligence, and corporate partnerships will set the pace of growth, says Shantanu Upasani, Director – Construction, ENGIE India.