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Why India needs more transmission, battery storage for green energy push
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's government approved the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor with a Rs 1.86 lakh crore outlay to build transmission and battery storage capacity supporting up to 135 GW of renewable energy. The scheme addresses grid congestion by including 50 GWh of battery energy storage and aims to complete by FY33 while promoting competitive private sector participation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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India's scale-up of battery storage alongside transmission upgrades opens opportunities to supply grid stabilisation solutions. You can capitalise on gaps created by rapid renewable expansion outpacing existing infrastructure.
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2 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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