An energy storage subsidiary of Waaree Energies has raised INR10 billion (US$110.9 million) for a planned manufacturing plant in India.

Wins in competitive solicitations for large-scale battery storage projects in India have been announced by KPI Green Energy Ltd and Power Grid Corporation of India in the past few days.

The Indian government has made a significant ruling on the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme supporting battery storage projects.

As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at a selection of Guest Blog contributions published by Energy-Storage.news over the past 12 months.

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has agreed on BESS and hybrid solar developments with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

India’s Adani Group has made its first entry into the battery storage market, announcing a ‘flagship deployment’ that will be the country’s largest project so far when completed.

India’s energy storage industry is at a turning point as developers, financiers, and policymakers work to define viable business models for the next wave of large-scale battery projects. 

Partnerships will determine whether India can emerge as a global hub for battery manufacturing and energy storage.

According to the latest report by clean energy market research firm Mercom India, India achieved a cumulative energy storage capacity of 490MWh by the end of June 2025. 

Following the recent notification, the Rajasthan government will develop 500MW/2,000MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a four-hour single-cycle configuration and extended operational life.