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GS3 — Economy & Environment

India's Solar Energy Growth Needs Battery Storage

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Why in News

India's rapid expansion in solar energy generation necessitates a parallel increase in battery storage capacity to ensure grid stability and optimize renewable energy utilization. This is crucial for achieving national energy transition goals.

Background

Adequate battery storage is vital for grid integration of intermittent renewable sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and achieving India's ambitious climate targets. It also supports energy security and economic growth.

Key Figure

• 2010 — National Solar Mission launched • 2021 — PLI Scheme for ACC Battery Storage launched • ₹18,100 crore — Outlay for PLI Scheme for ACC Battery Storage • 50 GWh — Manufacturing capacity target under PLI scheme • 500 GW — Non-fossil fuel energy capacity target by 2030 • 22 GW — UP Solar Policy 2022 target by 2026-27

Key Facts

  1. 1SCHEME: National Solar Mission (NSM): launched 2010 | target: 100 GW solar power by 2022 (achieved) | part of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
  2. 2NUMERICAL: India's RE Target: 500 GW non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030 | 50% electricity from renewables by 2030.
  3. 3SCHEME: PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage: launched 2021 | outlay ₹18,100 crore | aims to boost domestic manufacturing capacity (50 GWh).
  4. 4INSTITUTIONAL: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): est. 2011 | under MNRE | primary agency for solar energy development, project implementation.
  5. 5INSTITUTIONAL: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): nodal ministry for all new and renewable energy.
  6. 6GEOGRAPHY: Uttar Pradesh Solar Policy 2022: target 22 GW solar power by 2026-27 | includes utility-scale, rooftop, and PM-KUSUM components.

Exam Angle

The imperative for synchronized growth of solar generation and battery storage capacity highlights the policy challenge of ensuring grid stability and energy security during India's transition to a renewable energy-dominated future, requiring integrated infrastructure planning and investment.

PYQ Connection

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PRELIMS_FACT: India's renewable energy targets and related schemes.

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