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India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth

12 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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12 September 2026

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Climate Tech

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India

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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

India's electricity demand hit over 270 GW during a 2026 heatwave, causing a 2.57 GW deficit in late evening despite solar capacity surpassing fossil fuels. Coal still generates about 70% of electricity, revealing intermittent solar output and a need for battery storage solutions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The evening power gap in India shows your solar capacity growth isn't enough without storage. Battery tech developers and grid managers have an urgent opportunity to solve peak deficit challenges now.

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Climate Techpower-deficitsolar-growthcoal-dependencybattery-storageindia-energy