India power market shifts toward storage as evening peaks expose a dangerous balancing gap

Daytime renewables help, but evenings could run short

India’s power system is at a turning point as summer demand is growing faster than generation can flex, especially during evening peaks. Renewables handle daytime loads, but the grid struggles to balance later when power needs spike. Analysts warn that if storage capacity does not expand quickly, shortages could emerge while missed profits linger for developers who move first.