The data center industry has experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, driven primarily by the exponential rise in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation initiatives. Globally, the sector is witnessing accelerated investments, technological innovations, and sustainability efforts to meet surging demand. In India, the market is emerging as a key player in Asia, fueled by government policies, foreign investments, and the need for data localiza

A new analysis from Ember reveals that utility-scale battery storage has entered a new era of affordability, with capital expenditure (capex) for long-duration Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) now averaging $125/kWh  outside China and the United States. This translates into a Levelised Cost of Storage (LCOS) of just $65/MWh , reshaping the economics of dispatchable renewable energy. Sharp Decline in Costs According to auction results in Saudi Arabia, Italy, and India , a

The digital revolution has positioned data centers as a pivotal asset class, driven by the surge in cloud computing and artificial intelligence demands. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which hosts 60% of the global population and rapidly digitalizing economies, data center growth is accelerating, with projections indicating a need for 1.7 times the capital investment compared to the United States to meet pipeline requirements. Regulatory frameworks in APAC vary significant

India’s data center industry in 2025 is at a critical inflection point: rapid growth is being matched by equally strong sustainability imperatives. The sector, valued at USD 10.48 billion, is projected to nearly triple by 2032, but its environmental footprint is forcing a pivot toward renewable energy, advanced cooling, and water conservation. Market Growth and Environmental Challenges The Indian data center market is projected to reach USD 27.2 billion by 2032, growing at a

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has approved Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. (TNGECL)’s plan to procure 1,000 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), marking one of India’s largest state-led storage deployments. The decision, issued on December 4, 2025, authorizes long-term procurement under a 12-year build–own–operate framework, supported by the Union Government’s Viability Gap Funding (VGF) program. Project Overview Capacity: 500 MW a

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

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the Draft Terms and Conditions of Tariff (Second Amendment), 2025 , marking a significant evolution in India’s transmission tariff framework. Building on the 2019 regulations and the 2023 first amendment, the new draft introduces provisions that mainstream energy storage systems (ESS) into tariff determination, particularly when linked to thermal Inter-State Transmission Systems (ISTS). Earlier regulations had

The Supreme Court has remanded the Maharashtra MYT review back to MERC and ordered a fresh decision within 12 weeks, keeping existing tariffs in force while mandating stakeholder consultation — a move that could reshape developer economics, consumer bills, and the pace of storage and renewable integration in the state. The dispute centers on MERC’s Multi‑Year Tariff (MYT) order  and a subsequent review order that was challenged in court. The Supreme Court’s November ruling re

CERC’s staff paper proposes converting, substituting, or auctioning idle LOA‑based grid connectivity to ensure efficient transmission use. These reforms aim to accelerate India’s 500 GW green energy integration and support the net‑zero pathway by enforcing discipline, transparency, and locational efficiency. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) staff paper (SP‑251125) addresses a critical bottleneck in India’s Renewable Energy (RE) integration: connectivity gr

Editor’s Call for Papers The Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI) Journal  — Title:   Renewable Energy Chronicles: The Power Saga  (ISBN: 978‑81‑993949‑6‑4), duly registered with the Ministry of Education, Government of India — invites contributions from the research community, policy makers, industry leaders, investors, and academia. The Journal is published on a quarterly basis  and is accessible to all stakeholders in the renewable energy ecosystem. We welcome submissi

Shri Ajay Mishra, DG RESI, was honored at the Commonwealth AI Global Summit held at Jubilee Hills Convention Center, Hyderabad, Telangana, on 22-23 November 2025. He received the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Commonwealth Medical Association in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Indian Red Cross Society. The focus of this summit was to develop course curriculum through workshop. Shri Mishra also participated as a speaker, sharing insights on renewable

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) has announced a major tender for 1.5 GWh (1,500 MWh) of standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across seven substations in the state. The initiative, aimed at strengthening grid reliability and supporting renewable energy integration, will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and is eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) through the Power System Development Fund. The tender allows for a minimum bid

The Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI) is delighted to announce the induction of Shri Debojit Banerjee, AVP (Sales & Marketing), Kimbal Private Limited, as a Fellow and Advisory Board Member. Shri Banerjee brings with him over 13 years of distinguished experience in electrical engineering and project execution, spanning Extra High Voltage (EHV) substation projects, renewable energy evacuation under the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS), and large-scale smart meteri

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has successfully concluded its 2 GW/4 GWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) auction (Phase VII), marking a milestone in India’s energy transition. The auction, floated in July 2025, attracted strong participation, with nine companies emerging as winners and tariffs settling in the range of ₹185,000–₹188,000 per MW per month. Key Highlights Total Capacity Auctioned: 2,000 MW / 4,000 MWh Number of Winners: 9 developers Lowe

India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is positioning the country as a global hub for green hydrogen production, consumption, and export, with ambitious targets of 5 MMT annual production capacity by 2030, 125 GW renewable energy integration, and significant socio-economic benefits including ₹8 lakh crore investment and 6 lakh jobs. The global green hydrogen market is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by decarbonization imperatives, falling renewable energy costs, an

India’s clean energy transition has taken another decisive step forward with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) awarding major contracts for a 600 MW/1,200 MWh standalone grid-connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Andhra Pradesh. The project, one of the largest of its kind in the country, has been split between Pace Digitek, which will supply the core BESS infrastructure, and Insolare Energy, which will deliver the Balance of System (BoS) package.  Pace

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released the draft Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Regulations, 2025 , marking a pivotal step in institutionalizing energy storage across the state’s power sector. This regulation provides a comprehensive framework for ownership, deployment, utilization, and tariff mechanisms for BESS, aligning Rajasthan with national ambitions for a flexible, decarbonized grid. Key Highlights of the Draft Regulation Ownership M

By aligning policy, investment, and technology, India can transform its data centre ecosystem into a resilient backbone that not only fuels AI capabilities but also sets global benchmarks in efficiency and inclusivity India’s rapid digitalization and ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) demand a robust data centre ecosystem. This paper examines the current state of India’s data centre infrastructure, identifies policy and investment gaps, and pro

India’s data center industry is undergoing a transformative expansion, driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure mandates. Major players like STT GDC, NTT, Equinix, and Google are investing billions to scale capacity and meet surging demand. India’s Data Center Sector (2025) 1. Market Overview Size & Growth: India’s data center capacity is expected to cross 2 GW by 2026, growing at a CAGR of ~20–22%. Drivers: Cloud adoption by enterprises and government AI/ML

In a landmark move for India’s digital infrastructure landscape, Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd. , a subsidiary of Sify Technologies and a leading data center colocation provider, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹3,700 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This marks the first-ever IPO by a pure-play data center company in India , underscoring the sector’s growing strategic importance amid su