As solar capacity surges, strengthening storage and grid infrastructure has become the next priority for India's clean energy transition.

India's Solar Challenge Shifts from Generation to Energy Storage.

India's solar energy sector has entered a new phase where the biggest challenge is no longer generating electricity but efficiently storing, transmitting, and utilising it. After years of rapid expansion, the country is producing more solar power than the grid can absorb during peak sunshine hours, creating a new bottleneck in the clean energy transition. According to the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), India's installed solar capacity has grown from just 3 GW in 2014 to around 157 GW by May 2026, driven by abundant sunshine and ambitious renewable energy targets. While this remarkable growth has transformed India into a global solar powerhouse, the focus is now shifting towards expanding transmission networks, deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and improving grid flexibility. Addressing these challenges will be crucial to reducing renewable energy curtailment, ensuring grid stability, and maximising the benefits of India's rapidly growing solar capacity.