Maharashtra approves renewable energy and storage policy 2025-2035
The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved the Maharashtra Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy 2025-2035, establishing a framework to integrate energy storage with renewable generation to manage intermittency and strengthen grid reliability. The policy introduces Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) capable of storing generated energy for up to four hours for later use. The measure targets supply disruptions linked to weather variability, outages, and geopolitical factors. Officials stated that this is the first initiative in…