India’s green transition is missing long-duration energy storage
India's power grid is facing challenges due to surging peak demand, highlighting a critical need for long-duration energy storage solutions. Current government plans for battery and pumped hydro storage are projected to provide only short-term discharge, leaving a gap in grid reliability.
Why it matters
Reliable energy storage is essential for India's transition to renewable energy and maintaining grid stability during peak consumption hours.
On May 21, India recorded its highest peak demand of 270.8 gigawatt (GW) during the day, an increase of approximately 90 GW from the same window in 2019. While power generators often meet India’s summer peak, the demand again increases at night, especially due to the use of air conditioners. This underscores the need for longer-term energy storage to ensure the grid remains reliable during prolonged periods of low solar and wind generation.
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