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					</table><p>India&#8217;s energy storage pipeline has crossed 110 GWh <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> across the under-development and pre-construction stages, according to data from the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-project-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker</a>.</p>
<p>The pipeline includes battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped storage projects.</p>
<p>The current 110 GWh pipeline represents roughly 25% of the Central Electricity Authority&#8217;s (CEA) National Electricity Plan forecast of a storage requirement of about 411.4 GWh and 74 GW by 2031-32. This includes 236.22 GWh and 47.24 GW of battery storage capacity.</p>
<p>According to Mercom India data, India has close to 16 GWh <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> of operational energy storage capacity, more than 69 GWh under development, and over 43 GWh in the pre-construction stage.</p>
<p>Battery storage deployment is being driven by renewable energy tenders, peak power procurement, firm and dispatchable renewable energy projects, distribution-level storage procurements, and standalone storage tenders. Both central and state agencies are increasingly incorporating storage into procurement programs to manage renewable energy variability and strengthen grid reliability.</p>
<p>The government has introduced several measures to support storage deployment, including viability gap funding for battery storage systems, energy storage obligations, waivers of charges for interstate transmission systems, and guidelines for pumped storage development.</p>
<p>Timely land acquisition, environmental clearances, financing, transmission connectivity, and power offtake arrangements will determine whether the pipeline translates into commissioned, operational capacity.</p>
<p>India&#8217;s battery storage pipeline has expanded rapidly, but project viability remains a concern as recent auctions have seen aggressive bidding and sharply lower discovered tariffs. Mercom has previously <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/is-aggressive-bidding-distorting-the-economics-of-energy-storage-projects-in-india?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">noted</a> that only half of the standalone BESS projects it evaluated showed positive project economics under modeled assumptions.</p>
<p>Industry experts have also <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/execution-risks-loom-for-indian-battery-storage-developers-as-tariffs-drop-sharply?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raised</a> concerns that bids below the levelized cost of storage could pressure margins, affect execution quality, and weaken bankability unless developers account for battery degradation, round-trip efficiency, cycling frequency, financing costs, and revenue-stacking opportunities</p>
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India’s Energy Storage Pipeline Hits 25% of 2032 Requirement


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					</table><p>India may struggle to meet its 100 GW wind energy target for 2030, with current installed capacity and a modest pipeline falling short of the required pace.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://tracker.mercomindia.com/wind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker</a>, the country has a total operational wind energy capacity of over 50 GW <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-96679 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />. While India’s solar capacity additions have been breaking records, wind energy installations have not kept pace.</p>
<p>The wind energy pipeline stands at just above 20 GW, with Gujarat accounting for about 31%, Karnataka 21%, and Maharashtra 11% <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-96679 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />.</p>
<p>To reach the 100 GW target, India must nearly double its yearly capacity additions between now and 2030, which looks a tall order.</p>
<p>Wind capacity additions have generally been slow since 2017 when India changed over to a competitive bidding regime from a feed-in tariff mechanism. Aggressive bidding led to low tariffs, making projects unviable.</p>
<p>2025 was, however, the best year so far for wind with 6.3 GW <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-records-highest-ever-wind-capacity-additions-at-6-3-gw-in-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a>, up over 80% from 3.4 GW in 2024. The rebound was a result of higher tendering activity and stronger bidder participation. The uptick in installations was also driven by renewed demand for hybrid and round-the-clock projects that incorporate wind with solar.</p>
<p>India has not fully tapped the vast potential that exists for wind energy development. A National Institute for Wind Energy (<a href="https://niwe.res.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NIWE</a>) study in 2023 evaluated the country’s wind energy potential at 1,164 GW at a height of 150 meters.</p>
<p>According to the study, much of the assessed wind potential is concentrated in eight high-resource states, with Rajasthan leading at 284.2 GW. The other states are Gujarat (180.8 GW), Maharashtra (173.9 GW), Karnataka (169.3 GW), Andhra Pradesh (123.3 GW), Tamil Nadu (95.1 GW), Madhya Pradesh (55.4 GW), and Telangana (54.7 GW)</p>
<p>Gujarat was the leading state for cumulative wind energy installations with 14.8 GW at the end of 2025,<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-96679 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> according to Mercom Research. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka followed with 12 GW and 8.4 GW. Maharashtra and Rajasthan rounded off the top five with 5.8 GW and 5.2 GW.</p>
<p>Rajasthan has no wind projects in the pipeline, despite a NIWE study indicating a potential of 284 GW at a height of 150 meters, the highest in the country. The state government has also acknowledged the importance of wind as a complementary resource to solar energy. The state’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy said the hybridization of wind and solar would help minimize variability and lead to the optimum utilization of land and transmission systems.</p>
<p>Last year, the Rajasthan government took a few initiatives to facilitate smoother implementation of wind projects, including lifting the freeze on reserved wind energy sites for 11 large wind and hybrid projects.</p>
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India Must Double Annual Wind Additions to Meet 100 GW Target by 2030


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					</table><p>India&#8217;s floating solar market is gaining momentum, with the project pipeline now exceeding 1 GW <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> and cumulative commissioned capacity also approaching the same level, according to data from the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-project-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker</a> dashboard.</p>
<p>However, the absence of projects in the pre-construction stage points to limited near-term capacity additions beyond the current pipeline.</p>
<p>As India&#8217;s renewable energy targets continue to expand, securing large contiguous land parcels is becoming increasingly challenging, particularly in densely populated states. Floating solar offers a strategic alternative by unlocking underutilized water bodies for power generation, reducing dependence on land while minimizing conflicts with agricultural, industrial, and residential development.</p>
<p>Floating solar also offers generation advantages over ground-mounted systems. Solar modules lose efficiency as operating temperatures rise. Since floating solar projects are installed over water, the cooling effect can lower module temperatures and improve performance.</p>
<p>Mercom India has previously <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/floating-solar-appealing-interview?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that floating solar projects can generate 5% to 7% more energy than comparable ground-mounted systems due to lower operating temperatures. The resulting improvement in generation can help offset some of the additional costs associated with floating structures and anchoring systems.</p>
<p>The technology also supports water conservation. Floating arrays partially shade water surfaces, reducing direct sunlight exposure and evaporation. This can be particularly valuable in water-stressed regions where reservoirs support irrigation, drinking water supply, hydropower generation, or industrial operations.</p>
<p>Beyond generation gains and water conservation benefits, floating solar can also complement existing hydropower infrastructure.</p>
<p>Floating solar projects located on reservoirs can also complement hydropower generation by using existing evacuation infrastructure. Solar generation during the day can help conserve water in the reservoir, which can then be used for hydropower generation during evening peak demand.</p>
<p>Despite its advantages, floating solar projects remain significantly more complex and capital-intensive than conventional ground-mounted projects. Developers must address site-specific engineering challenges, including anchoring and mooring design, fluctuating water levels, corrosion management, environmental considerations, and long-term operations and maintenance requirements.</p>
<p>The lack of standardization across water bodies and project sites has also limited scalability, making most floating solar projects highly site-specific. Reducing costs through standardization and technological innovation will be critical for broader adoption.</p>
<p>The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-identifies-over-102-gw-floating-solar-potential" target="_blank" rel="noopener">assessed</a> India’s floating solar potential at over 102.18 GW, indicating that less than 1% of the country&#8217;s identified opportunity has been developed so far. The ministry is planning a dedicated program to accelerate deployment and provide greater clarity on project development and risk allocation.</p>
<p>While floating solar currently represents only a small fraction of India&#8217;s installed solar capacity, its role in India&#8217;s renewable energy mix is expected to grow as developers seek alternatives to increasingly constrained land resources. The technology offers a rare combination of benefits, avoiding land-use conflicts, improving generation performance, reducing water evaporation, and leveraging existing transmission infrastructure at reservoirs and hydropower facilities.</p>
<p>The segment&#8217;s long-term growth, however, will depend on whether developers, policymakers, and financiers can overcome the higher costs and execution complexities associated with floating projects. If these barriers can be addressed, floating solar could evolve from a niche segment into a meaningful contributor to India&#8217;s next phase of renewable energy growth.</p>
<p>Recent tender activity suggests that government agencies and utilities continue to evaluate floating solar as a viable deployment option despite the sector&#8217;s greater execution complexity. According to Mercom’s <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-tender-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Solar Tender Tracker,</a>  multiple agencies have issued tenders for over 350 MW of floating solar projects.</p>
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India’s Floating Solar Pipeline Tops 1 GW, But Vast Potential Remains Untapped


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					</table><p>India&#8217;s large-scale solar project pipeline has crossed a significant milestone, exceeding 200 GW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> for the first time, according to data from the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-project-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewable Energy Project Tracker</a>.</p>
<p>The milestone underscores the scale of project development underway across the country and reinforces the view that India&#8217;s target of 280 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030 is increasingly within reach.</p>
<p>More than 150 GW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />, representing nearly 75% of the total pipeline, is currently under development, while approximately 51 GW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> is in the pre-construction stage. The strong pipeline reflects sustained investor interest and developer confidence despite evolving policy requirements, transmission constraints, and supply chain challenges.</p>
<p>India&#8217;s operational large-scale solar capacity currently stands at over 134 GW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />.</p>
<p>The composition of operational capacity also reflects evolving market dynamics. Central sector projects account for approximately 38% of installed large-scale solar capacity, state sector projects represent about 35%, and open access projects contribute nearly 26%.</p>
<p>The growing share of open access projects demonstrates the increasing role of commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) consumers in India&#8217;s energy transition. Rising electricity costs, sustainability commitments, and greater familiarity with renewable energy procurement mechanisms continue to drive demand from the C&amp;I segment.</p>
<p>The strong development pipeline comes on the back of record solar installations. According to Mercom India&#8217;s Q1 2026 India Solar Market Update Report, India installed 15.3 GW of solar capacity during the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly total ever recorded. Cumulative installed solar capacity exceeded 152 GW as of March 2026.</p>
<p>The robust solar pipeline and record capacity additions in 2025 suggest that India is well-positioned to achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel-based renewable energy capacity by 2030. The target for installed solar capacity is 280 GW, which means India must add about 130 GW between now and 2030, averaging 30 GW per year over the next four years. Given the pace of recent capacity additions and the strength of the development pipeline, the target appears achievable, provided project execution remains on track.</p>
<p>In 2025, India <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-posts-historic-solar-growth-with-36-6-gw-installed-in-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> an unprecedented 36.6 GW of solar capacity, a 43% increase from 25.6 GW in 2024. This growth was supported by utility-scale project commissioning, rising open access demand, and improved project execution across several states.</p>
<p>While the target appears achievable, a recent policy initiative of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (<a href="https://mnre.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MNRE</a>) has raised concerns among stakeholders. The introduction of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List-II for solar cells from June 1, 2026, could slow capacity additions in the short term. ALMM List-II mandates that all projects complying with ALMM List-I for solar modules must use domestically manufactured cells.</p>
<p>The solar cell mandate was introduced to create an indigenous solar manufacturing ecosystem that reduces reliance on imports. However, while India’s solar module manufacturing capacity is more than adequate, cell manufacturing has lagged. In May, the cumulative module manufacturing capacity under ALMM <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/solar-module-capacity-under-almm-rises-to-193-gw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stood</a> at 193 GW, while that of cells had only <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/solar-cell-capacity-under-almm-list-ii-nears-30-gw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reached</a> 30.5 GW.</p>
<p>The industry fears ALMM List-II-compliant solar cells will be in short supply, hampering capacity additions. The industry&#8217;s ability to rapidly scale domestic cell production will be critical to avoiding supply bottlenecks and sustaining the pace of solar deployment needed to meet national renewable energy targets.</p>
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India’s Large-Scale Solar Pipeline Tops 200 GW


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					</table><p>India’s average solar irradiance ranges from 3.5–5.5 kWh/m²/day across the country, with nearly every state offering significant potential for solar energy generation. However, several states with high irradiance and ample wasteland have failed to tap into the opportunity.</p>
<p>Last September, the National Institute of Solar Energy (<a href="https://nise.res.in/hi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NISE</a>) estimated a total feasible ground-mounted solar energy potential of a staggering 3,343 GWp, building on a 2014 figure of 748.98 GWp.</p>
<p>The gap between solar potential and capacity expansion is huge, even though India has made significant strides in solar capacity additions over the last few years, with 2025 <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-posts-historic-solar-growth-with-36-6-gw-installed-in-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">witnessing</a> an unprecedented 36.6 GW of installations. The numbers could have been far higher if some states had tapped even a small portion of their potential.</p>
<p>States such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand in the eastern and central Indian rust belt have conditions tailor-made for solar energy development. Together, the three states account for a potential of over 316 GW. However, their record in solar installations is dismal.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://datapulse.mercomindia.com/large-scale-solar?tab=Installations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom’s India Project Tracker </a>dashboard, Odisha has an operational solar capacity of just 624 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> and a pipeline of 1,431 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-96679 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />, against a potential of 139 GW. The state’s solar irradiance is in a healthy range of 3.76 to 5.24 kWh/m²/day.</p>
<p>The central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, with a solar potential of 126.48 GW, has an operational capacity of 1,142 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> and a pipeline of 282 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />. The state’s solar irradiance is in the 4.18 to 5.28/kWh/m2/day range.</p>
<p>Similarly, Jharkhand, which receives solar irradiance ranging from 3.7 to 5.21 kWh/m²/day, has only 140 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> of operational solar capacity and a pipeline of 490 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />.</p>
<p>All three states are home to energy-intensive industries, such as mining and mineral processing, and iron and steel.</p>
<p>Other states with significant solar potential include Bihar (32.99 GW), which has an operational capacity of 356 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> and a pipeline of 732 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />. The northeastern state of Assam is another with an identified potential solar capacity of 19.17 GW, but has only 299 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> of operational installations and a pipeline of 1,275 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />.</p>
<p>West Bengal is another laggard solar state, with 435 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" /> of projects in operation and a small pipeline of 131 MW<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-96679" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/icon-3-2-e1781760279241.png" alt="market-tracker-icon" width="20" height="16" />, while NISE has estimated its total solar energy potential at 22.74 GW.</p>
<p>The NISE report integrates advanced geospatial datasets and refined methodologies, accounting for key development constraints, including terrain (slope and aspect), sustainable land use, solar irradiance, and proximity to roads and electrical substations. It identifies a total feasible ground-mounted solar potential of 3,343 GWp across India, derived from 27,571 km² of suitable wasteland.</p>
<p>Apart from the well-known regions of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, which have vast wastelands and high irradiance, many other states also show significant capacity owing to favorable solar geometry and land-use efficiency, the report points out.</p>


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