India Renewable Energy Capacity Expansion

planned/progressing with challenges

India plans to add about 170 gigawatts of power capacity in the next four years, focusing on renewable energy. However, the national grid is becoming a bottleneck due to limited transmission line expansion and localized power curtailment, especially in states like Rajasthan. Battery storage integration is also a key focus, with 80% of recent renewable contracts requiring storage systems, though challenges remain due to new technology and high costs. The sector is heavily reliant on imported equipment, mainly from China, which poses risks to project schedules due to geopolitical tensions.