Why India’s clean energy push now hinges on grid readiness and storage

Economic Times
Economic Times
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India is prioritizing grid upgrades and storage integration to ensure stable and continuous clean energy supply, with Hitachi Energy providing key technologies for efficient power transfer.
Why India’s clean energy push now hinges on grid readiness and storage
A What happened
India is shifting focus from just increasing clean energy capacity to improving grid readiness, including upgrading transmission infrastructure and integrating storage solutions. Hitachi Energy plays a key role by providing high-voltage direct current links and smart grid technologies that enable efficient power transfer from renewable sources to consumption centers. This focus on grid enhancement is critical for stable and continuous clean energy supply, aligning with India's climate commitments and growing electricity demand from various sectors.

Key insights

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    Storage integration is crucial: Energy storage systems, including battery and pumped hydro, are needed for grid stability and to manage seasonal and daily fluctuations in renewable power supply.

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    Local manufacturing boosts energy transition: Producing transformers and other equipment locally shortens delivery times and improves service, supporting rapid grid expansion.

Takeaways

India's success in scaling clean energy depends on enhancing transmission infrastructure and energy storage to ensure reliable power delivery and achieve net-zero growth.

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