- India has launched a tender for 6GW of renewable energy projects with storage to ensure a reliable power supply during peak hours. SJVN is managing the tender.
- The country aims to connect 35GW of solar and wind capacity to its grid by March 2025, achieving 500GW of non-fossil power capacity.
On September 28, 2024, state-operated hydroelectric power generation company SJVN announced that India is initiating a tender for 6GW of electricity from renewable energy projects equipped with storage systems. This strategic move aims to ensure a reliable power supply during peak hours, which will be managed by SJVN. The initiative is a broader effort to utilise an inter-state transmission system to distribute electricity nationwide.
India is working towards connecting 35GW of solar and wind capacity to its grid by March 2025 as part of its decarbonisation strategy, targeting 500GW of non-fossil power capacity. According to GlobalData, which publishes Power Technology, electricity generation from wind and solar technologies in India continue to rise in 2023, with wind generation reaching 83.39 terawatt-hours (TWh) and solar hitting 115.97TWh up from 71.82TWh and 102.01TWh, respectively, in 2022.
The country has added 10GW of renewable energy capacity from April to August this year, bringing its total renewable capacity to 153GW.
Despite this growth, renewables comprise only 21.66% of India’s total electricity generation, highlighting the need for further expansion. Singh Bhalla, a top official at India’s Ministry for New and Renewable Energy, indicated that the country anticipates an influx of battery-linked energy storage projects to enhance grid reliability.
In June 2024, JSW Energy commenced construction on its 1GWh battery energy storage project in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan. This project will store renewable energy for use during peak demand periods. These tender and accompanying projects reflect India’s commitment to strengthening its renewable energy infrastructure and achieving long-term sustainability goals.