In the first half (1H) of 2026, agencies issued 44 GW of renewable energy tenders and auctioned 16 GW of capacity across energy storage, hybrid, large-scale solar, wind, manufacturing, and rooftop solar projects.

Renewable energy procurement is increasingly being shaped not only by the need to expand capacity but also by the ability to better align renewable generation with consumer demand. This shift is driving greater adoption of hybrid and energy storage projects that provide more reliable and dispatchable renewable power.

Battery energy storage and hybrid projects together accounted for 45% of the capacity tendered during 1H 2026, reflecting the growing emphasis on flexible renewable energy procurement.

Large-scale solar continued to account for a significant share of procurement activity, with over 7 GW tendered and 3 GW auctioned during the first half of the year. Wind procurement also remained robust, with 5 GW tendered and 3 GW auctioned. Large-scale solar remains the most cost-competitive renewable energy source, while wind complements solar generation by improving generation diversity and improving renewable energy availability across more hours of the day.

Key Highlights from the India Renewable Energy Procurement and Demand Report

• In 1H 2026, tenders totaling 44 GW were issued, and 16 GW were auctioned across energy storage, hybrid, large-scale solar, wind, manufacturing, and rooftop solar projects
• Large-scale solar tenders totaled 7 GW, with 3 GW auctioned
• Battery energy storage and hybrid projects together accounted for 45% of the capacity tendered in 1H 2026
• Over 58% of the capacity auctioned during 1H 2026 comprised hybrid and battery energy storage projects
• Renewable energy manufacturing tenders totaled 5 GW, with 290 MW auctioned
• Close to 1 GW rooftop solar tenders were announced and about 600 MW auctioned

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