India's peak power demand is projected to reach 300 GW next year. This surge is driven by expanding data centers, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles. Energy storage has become a national imperative due to rising demand and renewable energy additions. India targets around 160 GW of storage by 2035, with clear roadmaps. The country requires 888 GWh of energy storage system capacity by 2035-36.

India's energy storage capacity is projected to soar from 1 GWh to 888 GWh by 2035-36, driven by renewable energy needs.

Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2026 in the national capital, the minister highlighted that according to estimates, India has already reached (peak power…