India Faces Renewable Energy Challenges Amid Surging Power Demand
India Faces Renewable Energy Challenges Amid Surging Power Demand
IN · Published Sep 2, 2026
India, a global leader in renewable energy adoption, is facing challenges in utilizing its solar power capacity due to insufficient transmission and storage infrastructure.
Over the past 15 months, nearly 11 terawatt-hours of solar energy went unused, even as power demand surged during extreme heatwaves.

Impact & Risks

The underutilization of solar energy poses risks to India's energy transition goals and could lead to continued reliance on coal, undermining climate commitments. Renewable energy developers face financial losses due to curtailment, while grid congestion in key regions hampers efficient power distribution. Without significant investments in storage and transmission infrastructure, the country may struggle to meet its target of 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030.

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