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India will require nearly 80GW of battery storage by 2036, compared with less than 1GW installed today.

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Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
What
India will require nearly 80GW of battery storage by 2036, compared with less than 1GW installed today.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:25:08 GMT · 3h 2m ago
Where
India ·
Why
BESS will help store surplus solar power generated during the day and supply electricity during evening peak demand.
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The Indian power sector anticipates a significant expansion in battery energy storage systems (BESS) to meet future demand, though the financial returns are not immediate.

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