As of mid-2026, India stands as a pivotal player in the global energy transition, having transformed from a modest renewable energy (RE) contributor a decade ago into the world's third-largest RE market. The country has achieved its 2030 non-fossil capacity target trajectory ahead of schedule while emerging as the largest driver of global energy demand growth through 2035. This article analytically examines India's current global standing, dissects progress against historica

Uttarakhand’s amendment formally brings Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into renewable tariff rules, setting useful life at 12 years, a net BESS tariff of ₹5.78/kWh, and new commissioning, depreciation, and metering norms—effective from 27 November 2025. The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) issued the second amendment to its renewable tariff regulations to explicitly include BESS alongside solar and small hydro, renaming the principal regulation and