India storage roadmap points to 888 GWh need by 2036

At IESA Chennai Connect 2026, experts argued that the next five to seven years are critical for deploying storage at scale. The discussion emphasized that storage should move from optional add-on to core power-system infrastructure, with battery management systems, power conversion systems, recycling and second-life applications included across the value chain. The technology focus extends beyond lithium-ion toward sodium-ion and long-duration options such as iron-air systems. For solar EPCs and developers, the implication is a move from simple MW additions toward hybrid projects that can deliver capacity, flexibility and local manufacturing value.