Maharashtra has cleared a new renewable energy and storage policy that seeks to deepen the share of clean power while addressing reliability constraints. The policy targets 65 percent of the state’s electricity demand from renewable sources by FY2035–36 and requires distribution companies to procure energy storage equivalent to at least 10 percent of their demand.
The storage obligation will be recognised only if a significant share of stored energy is sourced from renewables. New solar, wind and hybrid projects are also required to integrate co-located storage, with minimum duration thresholds rising over time. Alongside capacity addition, the policy focuses on enabling infrastructure through renewable energy zones and expanding market access via green open access, particularly for industrial and captive consumers.
With incentives such as electricity duty exemptions for storage-linked projects, the framework signals a shift towards combining renewable expansion with storage-backed reliability as demand continues to grow.
