India has made significant strides in its energy transition, achieving 50 per cent of non-fossil electricity capacity five years ahead of its 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution target and adding 34.95 GW in 2025–26 alone. However, as renewable penetration increases, grid integration has moved from a future consideration to a central challenge in the next phase of the transition.
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March 23, 2026