500 GW by 2030: Experts explain why India needs to power up battery storage capacity and grid infra to meet the target
India installed 300.50 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity as of July 31, 2026, achieving 60% of its 2030 target of 500 GW. Experts at the Renewable Energy India Expo emphasized that expanding battery storage and grid infrastructure is crucial to support this growth. The battery storage market is projected to exceed $8.5 billion by 2031, highlighting the need for enhanced energy management.