“The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana is a timely and well-structured intervention. By combining floating solar with mandatory energy storage and strong support for domestic manufacturing, it addresses land constraints, grid flexibility and supply-chain strengthening in one go. If implemented with speed and coordination between Centre and States, this scheme can unlock a significant portion of India’s 102 GW floating solar potential and set a strong precedent for land-effi

A Technical Framework for Scaled Deployment in India New Delhi, July 2026 — The Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI) has unveiled its latest policy paper, “Floating Solar Photovoltaics (FSPV) and Storage Integration: A Strategic Technical Framework for Scaled Deployment in India.” The publication provides a comprehensive roadmap for harnessing India’s vast water‑body potential to accelerate solar capacity expansion while addressing land‑use constraints. India’s clean‑ener

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

India’s energy landscape is rapidly changing, with renewable energy playing a key role in the country’s future. One of the most significant government initiatives supporting this shift is the PM KUSUM scheme. Launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this program aims to empower farmers by promoting solar energy use in agriculture. This blog post explores the implementation of PM KUSUM, its effects on renewable energy production, and its impact on farmers a

In a major boost to India's renewable energy landscape, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially announced the implementation of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the financial years 2026–27 through 2030–31. Backed by an aggressive financial outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore, the scheme targets the installation of approximately 1,500 MW of new ecofriendly hydro capacity across the nation. The administrative approval, issued under the authority o

India’s data centre sector has transitioned from a nascent market to a high-growth, structurally attractive asset class within Asia-Pacific. As of early 2026, operational IT load capacity stands at approximately 1.3–1.53 GW (up from ~1.2 GW in 2024), supported by record 2025 supply additions of 260–387 MW. Market valuations reflect this momentum: the overall data centre market is valued at ~USD 9–10 billion in 2025, with infrastructure-related segments at ~USD 28.5 billion. C

India’s renewable energy sector delivered a transformative performance in FY 2025-26, marking one of the strongest years of capacity addition on record. As on 31 March 2026, total renewable energy installed capacity (excluding large hydro) stood at 223.27 GW, up from 172.37 GW a year earlier — a 29.5% year-on-year jump. Including large hydro and nuclear, the non-fossil base reached 283.47 GW. The year saw 55.29 GW of non-fossil addition (50.91 GW from renewables excluding lar

Renewable Energy Society of India, Renewable Energy Chronicles: The Power Saga, Vol 12. ISBN 978‑81‑993949‑6‑4. New Delhi, March 2026 — India is preparing for one of the most consequential decades in its power sector history. The Central Electricity Authority’s National Generation Adequacy Plan (2026‑27 to 2035‑36) —released this month—lays out a detailed roadmap for how the country will meet rapidly rising electricity demand while accelerating its shift toward clean energy.

On 12 March 2026, the Ministry of Power issued a draft notification amending the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, inviting stakeholder comments by 11 April 2026. These changes mark a significant evolution in India's power sector governance, driven by the Group of Ministers' deliberations on DISCOM financial viability, the sharp decline in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) costs, and the accelerating integration of renewable energy. The amendments introduce de

The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a decisive policy push for India’s digital economy, placing data centres, cloud services, semiconductors, AI, and digital infrastructure at the heart of the country’s next growth cycle. With a mix of long‑term tax certainty, manufacturing incentives, energy security measures, and governance reforms, the Budget positions India as a global hub for high‑value digital services and AI compute infrastructure. The announcements come at a time w

Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company Limited (RSDCL) has issued India’s largest solar‑plus‑storage tender to date, inviting bids for 2450 MW of solar PV capacity integrated with 1600 MW/6400 MWh of energy storage at Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner. Released on January 9 under RfS No. RSDCL/TN‑03/2025‑26, the tender marks a major step in India’s push toward firm, dispatchable renewable energy as the country targets 500 GW of non‑fossil capacity by 2030. The launch comes on the

In a significant push towards sustainable electric mobility, the Indian government has released draft guidelines for the "Battery Pack Aadhaar System," an innovative digital identification framework aimed at tracking batteries from cradle to grave. Modeled after the country's Aadhaar biometric ID for citizens, this system assigns a unique 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to each battery pack, enabling end-to-end traceability, efficient recycling, and regulatory

In a milestone for Bihar's renewable energy landscape, the Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has commissioned the first phase of its ambitious 301 MW/495 MWh solar-plus-battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Kajra, Lakhisarai district. This development not only marks the state's first large-scale integration of solar power with storage but also underscores India's accelerating progress toward a resilient, low-carbon grid amid growing renewable pen

In a pivotal development for India's burgeoning energy storage sector, PM Green, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Power Mech Projects, has emerged as the winner of the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL)'s auction for a 250 MW/1,000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project, set to be established at the Goaltore substation in Paschim Midnapore district, marks a significant step toward enhancing grid reliabili

In a significant boost to India's renewable energy ambitions, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded contracts for 1,200 MW of solar power capacity integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh (3.6 GWh) of energy storage in its Tranche XXI auction. French energy giant ENGIE, state-owned NLC India Renewables, Rays Power Infra (through RPIL Power Three), and Oriana Power emerged as the key winners, underscoring the growing competitiveness of hybrid solar-storage projects

In a significant move to strengthen India’s domestic energy storage ecosystem, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a new directive mandating a minimum 20% local content in all Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects implemented under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme , supported through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) . The order, addressed to major renewable‑energy‑rich States and NTPC, responds to multiple requests from States seeking exemption from

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