Script & Presentation: K. Bharat Kumar
Production: Shibu Narayan
Published - August 05, 2026 08:23 pm IST
India is betting big on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped hydro as renewable power expands. Falling battery costs, policy support and major investments are accelerating the energy storage boom. But why does India need both batteries and pumped storage to balance solar and wind power? We explain the ‘duck curve’, how energy storage works, and the challenges ahead.
Published - August 05, 2026 08:23 pm IST
Script & Presentation: K. Bharat Kumar
Production: Shibu Narayan
Published - August 05, 2026 08:23 pm IST