Archive · 13 Jun 2025
India's Renewable Energy Jumps, Boosted by Rainfall and Storage
Imagine India is getting more of its electricity from the sun and wind.
In May, a lot of rain meant people used less electricity.
Because of this, the amount of electricity from sources like sun and wind increased.
The government is investing in big batteries to store this energy so it can be used even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing.
The government is giving money to help build these batteries.
This helps use more clean energy and make sure everyone has power.
Renewable energy generation in India reached 17% in May and 19% in the first 10 days of June.
Power demand declined due to high rainfall in May and the first part of June.
Thermal plant load factor (PLF) decreased to 65% in May due to the priority given to renewable energy sources.
Coal stocks at power plants reached 61 million tonnes, equivalent to 21 days of demand.
The government announced additional viability gap funding (VGF) of Rs 54 billion for 30 GWh of battery storage.
- Who
- The Indian government and companies involved in renewable energy and battery storage.
- What
- The rise in renewable energy generation and government support for battery storage in India.
- When
- Renewable energy generation reached 17% in May and 19% in the first 10 days of June.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To control curtailment, improve renewable energy offtake, and improve efficient use of existing coal plants.
Challenges
Opportunities
Supply chain
Challenges
Reliable supply chain.
Opportunities
Increase in the demand can result in the supply disruptions
- Renewable Energy Generation (May)
- 17%
- Renewable Energy Generation (First 10 days of June)
- 19%
- Power Demand Decline (May)
- 4%
- Thermal Plant Load Factor (May)
- 65%
- Coal Stocks
- 61 million tonnes
- Additional VGF for battery storage
- Rs 54 billion
- VGF for new battery storage
- $21 per kwh