Though RE is 40% of capacity, coal generates 78% of power. The grid can't absorb RE efficiently
Solar peaks during the day, but demand peaks at night—creating shortfalls and instability
Running thermal plants in two shifts or at lower heat rates helps but isn't sustainable
India needs 74 GW of energy storage; current battery capacity is just 219 MWh
High cost, policy gaps, and import dependence slow battery storage adoption
India must fix storage policies to meet RE targets and ensure grid stability