India's Energy Storage Capacity Set to Surge 10-Fold to 5GWh in 2026: IESA Report
Published on: Jan. 6, 2026, 5:56 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
India's battery energy storage sector is set for transformative growth in 2026, with capacity additions surging 10-fold from 507 MWh in 2025 to 5 GWh, driven by 60 GWh of projects entering implementation phase. The growth follows record 2025 tendering activity of 102 GWh across 69 tenders and dramatic tariff reductions, with standalone BESS rates dropping from ₹2.21 lakh/MW/month to ₹1.48 lakh/MW/month. Government support through ₹5,400 crore Viability Gap Funding and policy measures continues strengthening the sector foundation.
