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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Sumitomo Corporation has invested in a 500MW solar and wind hybrid energy project with 200MWh battery storage in Karnataka, India, developed by Hero Future Energies. The project aims to supply round-the-clock renewable electricity to SJVN Limited under a 25-year power purchase agreement and began operations planned for March 2027.
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You must factor in the rising demand for round-the-clock renewables as this hybrid solar-wind-storage model secures long-term supply deals in India. Energy storage integration in renewables is no longer niche, it is becoming a standard route to market advantage.
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